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Marching Baritone 

The heaviest hand-held instrument in the band. Players of the marching baritone will go through the worst kind of hell for the first month or so of the season because of the twenty-pound vertical pull on their arm muscles that they didn't even know they had. They often develop PTSD from the pain and wake up in the middle of the night with war-flashbacks from band camp. Understandably, baritone marchers get hella pissed when trumpets complain about how heavy their instrument is because the baritone is a solid 10-15 pounds heavier. Another drawback of the marching baritone is the bell size which, like the mellophone, completely fucking blocks your forward vision so you can't see the drum major 30% of the time. But despite the satanic training the baritones go through, they will have the fiercest of biceps at the end of the season. Through the blood, sweat, and tears that they shed together the baritone section members have bonded to form a cult of trumpet-loathing Herculeses. Even though every baritone player has stated multiple times that they hate playing their instrument, none of them would give it up for the world. It's definately a love-hate relationship that always ends up tipping more towards the loving side.
Wow, that marching baritone has really good posture! *ten seconds later* Aaaaand it's gone.
Marching Baritone by Allisonsum1 December 17, 2014
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27 Barebones 

A tool for mastering the English language and writing like a civilized person. You may think you know all the rules of English, but you're probably just an idiot that needs to read "The 27 Barebones".
Willard: Alright guys, make sure you read "The 27 Barebones"!
27 Barebones by ishanthebeast February 12, 2012

Baronesque 

"That was very Baronesque of you sir"

"Those Baronesque antics with get you in trouble some day boi"
Baronesque by Tinmantom June 20, 2007

Baritone Saxophone  

1.) The greatest instrument ever created.
2.) What Jesus would play if he were in band
3.) The sexiest instrument ever.
4.) Fuckin Epic.
"You play the Baritone Saxophone OMG LET ME BOW DOWN TO YOU."

Burtonesque 

adj used to describe people, objects, actions or a kind of atmosphere/tone, which bare a resemblance in nature style to the films of acclaimed director Tim Burton. Burton's films are encapsulated by imaginative and fantastical worlds and characters, reminiscent of the horror films, folk tales and fairytales that bare influence upon the director. These films are characteristically surreal, avant-garde and expressionistic, the tone of which is commonly described as 'dark' and 'gothic' owing to Burton's romanticism and fascination with the macabre. Burton approaches uncomfortable topics with great wit and humour - as if laughing at the world for taking itself too seriously. Burton uses satire, irony and the anti-hero as a tools for social commentary, which is magnified by his juxtaposition of the cliche and the absurd. Johnny Depp says of Burton: "He is an artist, a genius, an oddball, an insane, brilliant, brave, hysterically funny, loyal, non-conformist, honest friend" (Burton on Burton revised edition). This statement is one's best reference for the term Burtonesque, as all of theses qualities are inherent in the films of Tim Burton.
The theater production had a burtonesque quality to it.

Burtonesque by Winchester1983 February 28, 2009

baritone syndrome 

Also known as BS. A medical condition developed from playing marching baritone in a band. Symptoms include sore back, what looks to be an inverted hunchback, and a pinky finger on the right hand with a big callous and a mind of its own.
Dude, is that kid trying to limbo or does he have baritone syndrome.
baritone syndrome by Brian April 20, 2005

Baritone Guns 

A unique example of guns. Baritone guns are acquired through the playing the marching baritone.

There are different stages to the development of them: High school, Advanced High School/College, Advanced College/Low DCI, and finally DCI.

For example, the advanced High School/College usually look similar to someone who between medium guns and small guns.

Depending on the person's hand orientation, on guns will usually develop a little larger than the other.
Dude, the trumpets never hold there horns up correctly. They need some baritone guns.
Baritone Guns by orangerickymartin October 28, 2008