Other Terms And Changes

Question 1

What takes place at the trio of a march?

Answer 1

A modulation/key change (style also changes to a more legato sound)

Question 2

Concert band voices balance, softest to loudest

Answer 2

1. Soprano
2. Alto
3. Tenor
4. Bass

Question 3

Time signature

Answer 3

Top = number of beats in a measure.
Bottom = what kind of note is worth 1 beat.
Ex. 6/8 six beats in a measure/one eighth note equals one beat.

Question 4

After the trio, what is the battle between low brass and wood winds and high brass and wood winds called?

Answer 4

The dog fight

Question 5

Balance vs blend

Answer 5

Balance is how loud you play in the ensemble, blend is the tone quality that you play with.

Question 6

Triplet equalness

Answer 6

Eight triplet= one quart note

Quarter triplet= two quarter notes