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Marching Band Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about a marching band and the things that go with it. The questions mostly refer to American Marching Bands and are relates mostly to MCBA Competitions.

A multiple-choice quiz by rent_gilmore. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rent_gilmore

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,538

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2004

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (8/10), Guest 134 (1/10), Guest 98 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What exactly is a set book? Hint

A book filled with warm-ups that are used in sectionals

The book of drill sheets for the entire show

What you put your music in, that you clip onto your instrument

A book with coordinates telling you where you need to be on the field

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Question 2 of 10

2. There can only be two drum majors.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these sections does not march? Hint

Drum Line

Color Guard

Winds

Pit

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the most common step size? Hint

16 - 5

8 -3

4- 3

8 - 5

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Question 5 of 10

5. About how long is a Marching Band show anyway? Hint

2-5 Minutes

6-10 minutes

10-15 minutes

15-18 minutes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What type of field do they march on? (In America) Hint

A Football Field

A Baseball Field

A Soccer Field

A Special Marching Field

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the Drum Major's purpose? Hint

To lead the drum line

To keep the finances of the band in order

To have the drum solo in the show

To conduct during a show

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does BOA stand for? Hint

Best of America

Baritones of America

Beginners of America

Bands of America

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many bands are there in State Finals? (For the National Competition, not BOA or any other competition) Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Typically, how long is a Marching Band rehearsal on a weekday? (If rehearsals are held every day of the week) Hint

Ten minutes

Five hours

A half hour

Between one and three hours

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What exactly is a set book?

Answer: A book with coordinates telling you where you need to be on the field

Every member of the band needs to have a set book and most marching bands are very strict about having these on your person at all times.

2. There can only be two drum majors.

Answer: False

The number of drum majors is whatever the size of your band allows, although most bands have two or three.

3. Which of these sections does not march?

Answer: Pit

The pit stands by the side and does not march.

4. Which is the most common step size?

Answer: 8 - 5

The 8 - 5 step is eight steps every five yards or every yard line.

5. About how long is a Marching Band show anyway?

Answer: 6-10 minutes

Each show must be six minutes long for it to be considered a "show".

6. What type of field do they march on? (In America)

Answer: A Football Field

Just a regular football field, nothing special about it.

7. What is the Drum Major's purpose?

Answer: To conduct during a show

The Drum Major conducts during a show and is in charge of the band if no one else of higher authority is around. They may be in charge of warm-ups and basic block.

8. What does BOA stand for?

Answer: Bands of America

BOA stands for Bands of America, a competition held each year where high school Marching Bands compete for the "top spot".

9. How many bands are there in State Finals? (For the National Competition, not BOA or any other competition)

Answer: 10

The top ten bands of the state, which is determined by the scores of each band at the shows over the past season, compete to be the best, and go on to Nationals.

10. Typically, how long is a Marching Band rehearsal on a weekday? (If rehearsals are held every day of the week)

Answer: Between one and three hours

Normally rehearsals go from 3:30 - 5:30 or 4:00 - 6:00. Some bands choose to have evening rehearsals, but they pretty consistently stay two hours long.

Source: Author rent_gilmore

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