BARBERSHOP HISTORY-GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

author: Mark Axelrod, editor of "Blue Chip Chatter," Teaneck, NJ.

Questions:

1- Define balance

2- Define blend

3- Define drop

4- Define fifth wheel

5- Define precision


Answers:

1- The relative volume relationships of the four voices in a quartet (or the four sections in a chorus)

2- The pitch, i.e., intonation accuracy required to maximize the coincidence of overtones such that the chord rings to greatest extent possible

3- A common arranging technique in which the bass drops an octave on the last note of the song

4- An unwelcome interloper singing along with a quartet

5- A judging category referring to the synchrony (i.e., singing exactly together and in the same way) of attacks, releases, and sung lyrics


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