Groovin'
Music Theory
"in the"
Instruments
Galaxy
2

Name the two composers from our opener this fall. 

Nicki Minaj and John Williams

2

What notes make up a major triad?

The root, major third, and perfect fifth.
2

This is a musical with concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. The story is a romance as well as a celebration of community, culture, and aspirations.

In the Heights
2

What is the marching band version of a tuba?

Sousaphone

2

The most abundant element in the universe

Hydrogen

4

Mr. Blue Sky is performed by...

Electric Light Orchestra

4

How many pitches are in a major scale? 

4

Number of basketball players in the game.

5 per team (10 total)

4

How many strings does a guitar have? 

6

4

The sixth planet from the Sun

Neptune

6
The composer of Jupiter.

Gustav Holst

6

What major key has 4 flats?

Ab Major

6

The number of Pokemon "in the" officially recognized in the National Pokédex.

1,028 through the nine generations

6

What key is the mellophone in?

F

6

An AU measures the distance from the Sun to which planet


Earth

8

What other township was previously zoned for Marlboro High School?

Colts Neck

8

What is the correct order of the following tempo markings from slowest to fastest: Andante, Allegro, Moderato, Vivace?

Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Vivace

8

The main ingredient "in the" food hummus. 

Chick peas or Garbanzo beans.

8

Which of the following instruments has the most strings?

Piano, Harp, Sitar, or Harpsichord 

Piano

8

This is the largest moon in the solar system.

Ganymede

10

Purely by accident...the Marching Show this year featured four bands or composers from this country.

The United Kingdom

10

What notes make up a diminished 7th chord?

Root, minor 3rd (flat 3), diminished 5th (flat 5) and diminished 7th (flat 7).

10

The main color "in the" painting "The Old Guitarist" by Pablo Picasso.

Blue

10

Most bows for string instruments are made from these two materials.

Wood and Horse Hair

10

The Great Red Spot on this planet rotates once approximately every six days, is an anti-cyclonic storm 22° south of the planet’s equator.

Jupiter