owjiefi0's definitions

Preparatory Beat

A threat to the musicians from the conductor, ie. play or else...

The conductor was prepared to give a preparatory beatdown if the flutes started early one more damn time.

by owjiefi0 October 22, 2023

Half Note

The length of time it takes for a piccolo to stay in tune.

James: "Hey, I think that piccolo player stayed in tune for a whole note!"
Alex: "No, silly, everyone knows piccolo players can only stay in tune for a half note."

by owjiefi0 October 22, 2023

Fortissimo

The quietest volume a trumpet can play at.

Derek was a trumpet player, and was physically incapable of playing quieter than fortissimo. That was a good thing, since it meant the rest of the band's mistakes were not heard, only his own.

by owjiefi0 October 22, 2023