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Who is John Philip Sousa
This composer is widely known as "The March King"
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What are first and second strains
The first and second these come in the first half of the march
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What is cut-time, 2/4, 6/8
These are the most common time signatures for a march (name 2)
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Who is Karl King
Also known as the "Circus King," this composer lived in Canton, OH during his childhood
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What is the trio
When there is a key change, you are usually at this point in the march
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What is flute, clarinet, trumpet
The melody is usually played by this instrument (name one)
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Who is Henry Fillmore
"Mike the Radio Hound" was the name of this composer's dog. Did I also mention he is king of the trombones?
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What is a stinger
This is a nickname for the typical repetition of a chord at the end of a march.
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What is "Stars and Stripes Forever"
This is the name of the United States National March
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Who is John Philip Sousa
This bearded military man wrote the National March of the USA
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What is the trombone
This instrument usually has the counter melody
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What is a gazebo concert
These kind of concerts were popular for community bands to play
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Lawrence
This is the middle name of the guy who composed "Torch of Liberty"
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What are the tuba/bass instruments and the horn
These instruments work together to create an "oom-pah"
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What is 1900
The paper clip was invented in this year
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