Band Vocabulary

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Embouchure

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The shape of your mouth around the mouthpiece

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posture

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feet flat, back straight, hiney on the hump

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breath

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important in getting a good tone

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characteristic tone

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the best possible sound you can make on your instrument

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Rhythm

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patterns of sound and silence

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Beat

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the steady underlying pulse

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Metronome

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a device used to keep the beat

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Responsibility

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being dependable, keeping promises and honoring our commitments

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Pride

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pleasure you feel when someone achieves something; feeling of respect for yourself

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Staff

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5 lines and 4 spaces music is written on