Studied by 2 people
Adjacent Forms
groups combined in horizontal planes
Axis
The point from which the form rotates
Choreography
Any movement or visual effect outside of the drill
Closed Spacing
Individuals or forms spaced 22.5” apart(1 step)
Control
Maintaining good tone quality at all dynamic levels
Conversion
An organized drill connecting two predetermined forms
Cover
Command used to check vertical alignment
Diagonal
Two or more individuals placed in an angle
Distance
Space between individuals or forms placed behind each other
Dress or Guide
Command used to check horizontal alignment
Drifting
Gradually shifting left or right from intended direction during movement
Even positions
Even positions individuals or firms placed on the grids
Fanning
The opening up of intervals during movements
File
Two or more individuals placed one behind another
Front
Front two or more individuals placed beside each other
Freeze
A command used to encourage no movement at the end of a drill
Grid system
A mathematical subdivision of measurements on paper
Horizontal
Forms appearing most horizontal on paper or to the audience
Intermeshed
Two different forms passing through or placed between each other
Interval
Space between individuals or placed beside each other
Leaning
Hips not in line and square with shoulders
Odd positions
Individuals placed between the grids
Off set positions
Forms not positioned between the planes of the zero points
Phasing/fazing
Lack of rhythmic precision between various sections within an ensemble
Pivot
Person nearest the axis
Precision
Uniformity of movement or sound
Rank
grouping of two or more individuals into a unit, usually within a block formation
Regular spacing
Individuals or forms placed 45 inches apart (2 steps)
Sagging
The closing of intervals during movement
Sequence
The same movement executed at different times
Smooth
Movement executed in ratio to the tempo
Snap
Movement executed as quickly as possible, regardless of tempo
Squad
Grouping of two or more individuals into a unit
Stacked Forms
Grouping of forms combined in vertical planes
Stage
The total visual picture of a static form
Style
The overall characteristic look and or sound of an emsemble
Timing
The movement which occurs between the starting and ending positions
Vertical form
vertical form forms appearing mostly vertical on paper, or to the audience
Zero points
reference marks placed on the field creating a 180" visual grid system
Space between high school hash marks in feet and inches
53 1/3 inches
640 inches
Space between goal lines in yards and feet
100 yards
300 feet
Space between end zone lines in yards and feet
120 yards
360 feet
Space between yard lines in inches and feet
180 inches
15 feet
Margin of error
10 inches per third
30 inches in total
adjust for step size
How big is a 6 to 5
30 inches
How big is an 8 to 5
22.5 inch
How big is an oblique
31.8 inches
Continuous hold
No stopping or space between hold and next beat
Complete hold
distinct space between cutoff and next beat, a prep beat is used. PAUSE
Semi pause
gesture is both a prep and cutoff, 1 count, or less than one count between hold and next note
Point A
the clearly defined starting position of any movement
Space between College hash marks in feet and inches
40 feet from each other
60 feet from the sidelines
Anticipation
beginning movement and/ or sound before the proper time
Hesitation
Beginning the and/or sound after the proper time
Tempo
The speed of the rhythmic pulse of music and/or movement
Subdivision
Dividing beats into smaller increments to clearly define the timing of movement and/or sound
Inner pulse
Subdividing the pulse mentally to achieve ensemble precision
Rushing
executing movement and/ or music increasingly faster than the established tempo
Dragging
executing movement and/ or music increasingly slower than the established tempo
Execution
Movement and/or music in action
Unison movement
Most common band moves as a whole
Straight line adjust
Each performer moves in a straight path to new position to create new form
Expand/contract
Expand and contract a form
Rotation
Each performer follows an arced path around a fixed axis from starting to ending position
Follow the leader
performers follow the exact path of a performer on the end designated as the leader.
Curved paths
Curved Paths NOT straight line path, form changes throughout the move
Sequential movement
One after the other, two or more counts apart from execution
Random movement
each direction and path is assigned to a performer,creates visual tension
Combinations
combines the various concepts of movement
What is the Smith Walbridge Equation for success
System + Spirit = Success
What are the five basic elements of good musicianship?
Tone, intonation, Ensemble, Balance, interpretation
What are the five qualifies of a student leader?
Teacher, leader, administrator, musician, marching specialist
What are the nine concepts of movement?
Shift/Unison
Morph/Change Shape
Expand/Contract
Rotation
Follow the Leader
Curved paths
Sequential
Random
Combinations
Roles of a drum major
Communicator performer friends and The Five of a leader
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