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In most traditional American marches, there are three strains. The third strain is referred to as the "trio". The march tempo of 120 beats or steps per minute was adopted by the Napoleonic army in order to move faster.
- What is the trio section of a march?
- What are the parts of a march called?
- What is a dogfight in a march?
- What is a musical trio called?
What is the trio section of a march?
The Trio is the featured section of the March. We can identify this section by listening for three items: The tonal center or key signature changes, There is an immediate change in the dynamic level from loud to soft by the entire ensemble.
What are the parts of a march called?
The different sections in a march are called Strains. Each strain contains one main melody. There are usually three different strains plus a contrasting section called the Trio. The First Strain of a march is the main melody.
What is a dogfight in a march?
Trio: the third primary melody (or strain) of a march; usually the quietest section. 4. Dog Fight: the fourth primary melody (or strain) of a march; usually. very aggressive.
What is a musical trio called?
Three people who are singing together are a "vocal trio". Classical composers writing chamber music very often wrote trios. Usually the trio is called after the main instrument in the group. A piano trio is normally a piece for piano, violin and cello.
