Drum Set

Question 0

Kick

Answer 0

To accent the ensemble during tutti sections

To support the ensembles rhythmic figures

Question 1

Overwritten Part

Answer 1

Every note is spelled out

Question 2

Hi-hat

Answer 2

Establishes the backbeat

Has a variety of sounds

Question 3

Jazz set-up

Answer 3

Prepares the ensemble

Must be the correct style and tempo

Question 4

Underwritten part

Answer 4

Slashes throughout

Know the style and find shout choruses

Question 5

Fill

Answer 5

Short solo leading to a set-up

Variation of basic pattern used when ensemble is inactive

A musical idea connecting to the following section

Question 6

Comping

Answer 6

To accompany or complement ensemble playing

Question 7

Latin style

Answer 7

Bass drum dominates

Often has dotted rhythms

Strong snare on beat 2

Question 8

Rock style

Answer 8

Bass drum dominates

Snare drum is secondary

Hi-hat eighths

Question 9

Swing style

Answer 9

Ride and hi-hat take leading roles

Beat subdivision in triplets

Question 10

Jazz swing style bass drum

Answer 10

Should avoid straight quarter notes to keep from covering the bass line

Question 11

Crash cymbal

Answer 11

Highlights important moments

Question 12

Ride cymbal

Answer 12

Time keeper

Defines the beat pattern