Music Theory
Name a pitched percussion instrument
Xylophone, marimba, glockenspiel, chimes, etc
What is the sideline where the head drum major conducts from called?
Front side line
Name (and correctly pronounce) the four types of string instruments in an orchestra.
Violin, viola, cello, double bass
This city is considered "the birthplace of jazz".
New Orleans
What make and model of truck does Mrs. McIntosh drive?
Toyota Tacoma
What are the three categories of instruments in a concert band?
Woodwinds, brass, percussion
What is the term for marching with your feet smoothly rolling from heel to toe?
Roll-step
What should you use to make sure your shoulders are aligned when marching?
Peripheral Vison
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What city and state did Mrs. McIntosh attend college at? (NAU)
Flagstaff, Arizona
What note is a perfect fifth above C?
G
What marching technique requires you to "lift" before you step?
Backwards marching
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This famous composer wrote "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
John Philip Sousa
What was Mrs. McIntosh's senior superlative in high school?
Most athletic
What 3 scale steps make up a MINOR triad?
root, 3rd (lowered a half step), 5th
How many inches are 8 to 5 marching steps?
22.5 inches
How many keys does a grand piano have?
88 keys
This composer became deaf later in life but continued writing famous symphonies.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Name all three of the McIntosh family cats, in order from youngest to oldest.
Beefcake, Kimchi, Sweet Potato
The time signature is 6/8. How many beats does an 8th note get?
8
What is your dot if you started on the FSL on the 50 and followed these steps?
16 (half size) steps towards BSL
20 (8 to 5) steps towards S1
S1
8 steps behind FSL
splitting 35/40
How many total beats is the following:
(answer as __ beats and __ 16th notes)
1 whole note
1 dotted quarter note
2 dotted 8th notes
1 16th note
7 beats and 1 16th note
Next's years field show, "Brave New World", is based on the "New World Symphony", composed by who? First and last name
Antonin Dvorak
What character did Mrs. McIntosh play in 7th grade when performing in the musical "Wizard of Oz"? Hint: The costume was a Porterville HS Band Uniform
Emerald City Guard