| ¾ TIME: A way to keep the band continuously out of step. AIR: The driving force behind brass instruments, but generally lacks in woodwinds, therefore causing squeaks. ALTO SAXOPHONE: A musical instrument that either plays very loud or not at all between squeaks. ATTENTION: Standing still while sticking out your butt. Can only talk in whispers so that no captains or other leaders hear you. BAND GEEK: Someone who is very enthusiastic and involved in band. Willing to give up all free time. BARI-SAXOPHONE: An instrument for woodwind saxophone players who want to play like a tuba. BARITONE: 1. A device for doubling with trombones except using the right notes. Also used for playing during silence. BASS CLARINET: A concert instrument that, when used properly, is still not heard. BASSOON: An unusual hybrid between a bass clarinet and oboe which remains unused in marching. BATHROOM OF DOOM: An object designed to really get to know the people (and their characteristic smells) in the back of the bus. BONFIRE: Used to burn Pomp and Curcumstance BRASS: Metallic looking and sounding devices designed to over-blow and blast. |
| BUS: 1. A good way to get to know someone (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, if you know what I mean), however the most painful way in the world to watch a movie. Also known for the Bathroom of Doom. 2. The only way to see a pigeon at 65 MPH. CHAIR, The: A device used for good luck at competitions and to increase the vibe amongst geeks. CIRCLE: A closed shape with definite corners and edges. CLARINET: A device which, when used properly, will cause the user's shoulders to point towards the end-zone. CONCERT: Extremely dangerous form of torture for both students and audience. Fatal if used in duration exceeding one hour. CONDUCTING: The Drum Major's method of amusing the band to points of laughter at times. CONDUCTOR: The person in the front who waves his arms and dances wildly to the music. Constantly marks time during halts. DEATH MARCH: The direct result of a Christmas parade being marched slowly to a fast song. DOLLAR BILL: A device for cleaning saxophone pads. DOOR: A spontaneously located area of the field where you go if not willing to participate. DOUBLE REED: A good way to make a band member's face look like they just ate a lemon. DRILL: Pages that show what a form is supposed to look like. Should be burned at year's end. DRUM: Round hollow devices with covering on the top and sometimes the bottom. Loud. ECHO: What a band geek should hear after a good cut-off. I'm not sure what it sounds like, though, so I can't explain it. FLUTE: An un-tuned device for people who want to be in the band who have weak arms and don't wish to be heard. Great odds for guys, such as Patrick Lydon, though. FORTE: The lowest dynamic marking a brass instrument can play at. FRENCH HORN: Only brass instrument that is played with left hand. Involves strings in conjunction with valves and an impossibility to play fast or loud. FRESHMEN: Designed to make up half the size of the band. Page 2 |
| The Band Dictionary |
 |