"Beat" is a musical aspect. Name the march style characteristic for "Beat."
Strong and steady.
100
What is a musical genre?
A type or kind of music.
100
Who was known as "The March King?"
John Philip Sousa
100
What is the 1st section of the march form?
Introduction
100
"Instrumentation" is a musical aspect. Name the march style characteristic for "Instrumentation."
Wind (band) instruments, prominent percussion.
200
"Tempo" is a musical aspect. Name the march style characteristic for "Tempo."
allegro
200
One function/use of the march genre is honoring. Name one thing that marches can be used to honor.
The Nation, national leaders, military personnel.
200
Why was Sousa given the nickname "The March King?"
Because he wrote so many marches.
200
What is the 2nd section of the march form?
1st Strain
200
What is the title of this piece of music?
The Stars and Stripes Forever
300
"Time Signature" is a musical aspect. Name the march style characteristic for "Time Signuature."
2/4 OR cut time OR two beats per measure
300
One function/use of the march genre is providing music. What is the main ACTIVITY (not an event or ceremony) that march music can provide music for? (Hint: it is for a group of people)
Marching! (In parades, marching band, military, etc.)
300
What military band did Sousa direct?
The U.S. Marine Band.
300
What is the 3rd section of the march form?
2nd Strain
300
Who composed this piece of music?
John Philip Sousa
400
"Dynamics" is a musical aspect. Name the march style characteristic for "Dynamics."
MOSTLY loud (forte), BUT soft in the Trio section.
400
One function/use of the march genre is providing music. What is one ceremony or event that march music can provide music for?
National or military events (like Inauguration), holidays, parades, band concerts
400
What instrument did Sousa develop?
The sousaphone.
400
What is the 4th section of the march form?
Trio
400
This piece of music is the national _________ of __________.
march, U.S.A.
500
"Style/Articulation" is a musical aspect. Name the march style characteristic for "Style/Articulation."
MOSTLY detached and accented, BUT smooth and connected in the Trio section.
500
One of the functions/uses of the march genre is maintaining...
Our national musical heritage.
500
What is one major feature of the sousaphone?
The bell faces forward, it wraps around the player's body, it is usually used in marching bands.
500
Which section of the march form has the main melody of the march?
Trio
500
Put these tempo markings in order, from SLOWEST to FASTEST: allegro, andante, moderato