Marching Mania
I Got Rhythm
Fancy Italian Words
Super Sight-Reading
RANDOM
100
A marching band that plays for parades and community events only.
What is a parade band?
100
2/4, Cut Time, and 6/8 meters are all conducted in this pattern.
What is a two-beat pattern?
100
This articulation marking means to play short and separated and is notated as small dots above note heads.
What is staccato?
100
This key signature has no sharps or flats in it. Some say it looks "clear".
What is Key of C?
100
The lines read E-G-B-D-F and the spaces read F-A-C-E in this clef.
What is the treble clef?
200
A style of marching that involves rolling your foot heel to toe.
What is glide or roll step?
200
A rhythmic alteration where notes are grouped into three beats in a measure that would normally have notes grouped into two beats.
What is a hemiola?
200
What does accelerando mean?
What is to get faster?
200
Aside from key signature, this other musical element should be checked first when sight-reading.
What is the time signature?
200
We descend by this interval when playing the Remington warm-up.
What is a half step?
300
Short, separated, dramatic dynamic contrast, and upbeat tempo could all be used to describe this type of musical selection.
What is a march?
300
Circle the rhythm that you hear.
What is letter B?
300
This type of articulation requires the performer to play smoothly and in a legato style.
What is tenuto?
300
This term means to return to the sign symbol and play until the end.
What is D.S. al fine?
300
Of these four instruments, which should play the loudest in order to achieve the most balanced sound? Tambourine, Baritone, Oboe, Trumpet
What is the baritone?
400
A style of marching that involves lifting your legs so your knees are even with your waist each step.
What is the high step?
400
Of the following time signatures, which one uses the quarter note as its main beat? 3/4, 6/8, 12/8, 9/8
What is 3/4?
400
This term means to play smoothly, connecting the notes....not slowing down!
What is legato?
400
Similar to ritardando, this term means to slow down gradually.
What is rallentando?
400
Music that leaves some element of the performance up to chance, at the discretion of the performer.
What is aleatoric music?
500
The type of marching band that performs a full field show for adjudication and competition.
What is a Competitive/Field Marching band?
500
Record the rhythm as you hear it.
What is on paper?
500
Retourne means what?
What is to return to the original tempo- (before speeding up or slowing down)?
500
This type of accent looks like a cap on top of the note heads. The note is performed short and emphasized.
What is a marcato or cap accent?
500
Give an example of a chamber music performance.
What is a small group performing at a concert?