Tempo Markings
Notation & Symbols
Famous Band Heroes
East Traditions
Who Sang It? (Disney)
100
The tempo marking that means “at a walking pace.”
What is "Andante"? (also would accept "Andantino")
100
The symbol that tells you how many beats are in each measure and which note gets the beat.
What is a "TIME SIGNATURE"?
100
Known as "The March King," this composer wrote "The Stars and Stripes Forever," which was later named the National March of the United States
Who is "John Phillip Sousa"?
100
The name we call the combined sections of Flute and Oboe.
What is "Floboe"?
100
Heigh ho, heigh ho, it's off to work we go!
Who are the "Seven Dwarves"?
200
The tempo marking that means “fast and lively.”
What is "Allegro"?
200
The secondary melody that can be played with the main melody
What is "Countermelody"?
200
This local composer wrote, "Brontosaurus Blues"
Who is "Mr. Wells" (or David Wells, or Papa Wells)
200
Formerly called, "AJ's", this is where the band/orch/choir go after performing the National Anthem at the Whitecaps Stadium.
What is "GameTime" (or "GameTime Fun Park")
200
A whole new world! (must have BOTH names)
Who are "Jasmine AND Aladdin"?
300
The tempo marking that means “slow.”
What is "Adagio"?
300
What is the name of this time signature symbol: 
What is "Cut Time"? (also would accept "Alla Breve")
300
This prolific modern composer is a favorite in middle and high schools for high-energy works like "Afterburn", "Rukus", "Armory", and "American Declaration"
Who is "Randall Standridge"?
300
The student-conductor who leads the marching band on the field and in the bleachers during stand cheers goes by this title
What is a "Drum Major"?
300
I've got no strings to hold me down.
Who is "Pinocchio"?
400
The tempo marking is generally slower, broader, and more majestic than Adagio.
What is "Largo"?
400
This type of scale consists entirely of half steps.
What is a "Chromatic Scale"?
400
The Belgian inventor who created the saxophone in the 1840s.
Who is "Adolphe Sax"?
400
The university that the East Grand Rapids School Fight Song (aka "Onward East") comes from?
What is "On Wisconsin"?
400
Be Our Guest.
Who are "enchanted kitchen people"? (or any of these: Lumière, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth)
500
The tempo marking that means gradually getting faster.
What is "Accelerando"?
500
Small-sized note played just before the note to which it is attached
What is a "Grace Note"?
500
The American composer famous for “Sleigh Ride,” “Bugler’s Holiday,” and many other light concert band favorites.
Who is "Leroy Anderson"?
500
The name of the dance inserted into every half time marching show, created by the Seniors
What is the "Boogie Down"?
500
I will find my way, I will go the distance
Who is "Hercules"