DM 1st Class

Someone who has the ability to affect the behavior of others, mentally and/or physically

Teacher

Succeed when things are going well

1. Selfish

System and spirit

Heavy and separated

Light and separated

Smooth and Sustained

Heavy and full

Smooth, connected, and sustained

Tone, Intonation, Ensemble, Balance, General Musicianship

Quality of sound

Pitch

2 or more musicians performing together

Total Compatibility of sound

All other musical considerations

Key to rhythmic precision

The process of dividing each beat into 2 or 3 equal parts

an audible type of metronome

Groups combined in horizontal planes

The point from which a form rotates

Any movement or visual effect other than drill

Individuals or forms spaced 22.5" apart

Maintaining good tone quality at all dynamic levels

An organized drill connecting two predetermined forms

Command used to check vertical alignment

Two or more individuals placed in and angle

Space between individuals or forms placed one behind another

Command used to check horizontal alignment

Gradually shifting left or right from intended direction during movement

Individuals or forms placed on the grids

The opening up of intervals during movement

Two or more individuals placed one behind another

Two or more individuals placed beside each other

A command used to encourage no movement at the end of a drill

A mathematical subdivision of measurements on paper

Forms appearing mostly horizontal on paper, or to the audience

Two different forms passing through, or placed in between each other

Space between individuals or forms placed beside each other

Hips not in line and square with the shoulders

Individuals or forms placed between the grids

Forms not positioned between the planes of the zero points

Individuals or forms spaced 90" apart

Lack of rhythmic precision between various sections within an ensemble

Person nearest the axis

Uniformity of movement and/or sound

Grouping of two or more individuals into a unit, usually within a block formation

Individuals or forms spaced 45" apart

The closing of intervals during movement

The same movement executed at different times

Movement executed in ratio to the tempo

Movement executed as quickly as possible, regardless of the tempo

Grouping of two or more individuals into a unit

Grouping of forms combined in vertical planes

The total visual picture of a static form

The overall characteristic look and/or sound of an ensemble

The movement which occurs between the starting and ending positions

Forms appearing mostly vertical on paper, or to the audience

Reference marks placed on the field creating a 180" visual grid system

Movement and/or music in action

The clearly defined starting position of any movement

The clearly defined ending position of any movement

Beginning movement and/or sound before the proper time

Beginning movement and/or sound after the proper time

Executing movement and/or music increasingly slower than the established tempo

Executing movement and/or music increasingly faster than the established tempo

Moving from point "A" to point "B" evenly, in ratio to the tempo

Moving from point "A" to point "B" as quickly as possible, regardless of the tempo

The speed of the rhythmic pulse of music and/or movement

Subdividing the pulse mentally to achieve ensemble precision

Dividing beats into smaller increments to clearly define the timing of movement and/or sound

22.5 "

30 "

31.8 "

Keeps the sound from being dampened or muffled

100 yards

10 yards

120 yards

Divides field into equal thirds of 53 1/3 feet OR 640 inches

60 from sidelines and 40 from each other (60,40,60)

53 1/3 yards or 160 feet

5 yards or 180 inches

Shift/ Unison,