drumline
Band's rhythm section
A drumline is the percussion section of a marching band, typically arranged in a line formation during performances.
The term refers both to the group of drummers and to the music they play—heavy on snares, bass drums, and cymbals.
Drumlines perform intricate, synchronized rhythms and are central to halftime shows and drum corps competitions: The drumline brought the crowd to its feet.
Device for catching prey
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- tenorsUpper male vocal range
- quadsFront thigh muscles
- cymbalsClashing metal percussion
sticks · mallets · heads · rims · carriers · harnesses · stands · practice pad
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
downbeat · backbeat · pulse · meter · timing · pattern · flow · polyrhythm
Creation or arrangement
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- field showMarching band performance
- stepFoot movement forward
precision · drill · choreography · pageantry · stadium · football · competition · routine
snare
Device for catching prey
cymbals · sticks · mallets · heads · rims · carriers · harnesses · stands · practice pad · rudiments
cadence
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
syncopation · downbeat · backbeat · pulse · meter · timing · pattern · flow · polyrhythm · subdivision
formation
Creation or arrangement
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- field showMarching band performance
step · precision · drill · choreography · pageantry · stadium · football · competition · routine · synchronized
section
Distinct divided part
squad · captain · instructor · arranger · audition · rehearsal · warmup · lot · run-through · sectional
HBCU
Four-letter educational acronym
- DCIRoman numeral 601
- New OrleansLouisiana's largest city
- stompTread heavily
- bandsmarching band, brass bands, concert band, marching bands, symphonic band
- ceremonieswedding ceremony, wedding, weddings, graduation, graduations
- musical groupsband, bands, orchestra, orchestras, choir
- paradesparade, marching bands, parade floats, floats, parade float
- drum groupspercussion ensemble, bucket drummers
- campus musicmarching band, pep band, fight songs, college radio, a cappella
drumlinebrass section
Orchestra's wind-blown metal instruments
woodwind section · color guard · pit orchestra · string section · wind ensemble
drumlinelead vocals
Primary sung melody
soloists · orchestra · choir · string quartet · string section
drumlinebrass section
Orchestra's wind-blown metal instruments
wind section · woodwind section · pit · color guard · majorettes