Question

Helen May Butler is best known for a piece in this genre titled “Cosmopolitan American.” Descending eighth notes in 6/8 in a piece in this genre are punctuated by octave D’s on tubular bells to represent the title object. Karl King and Henry Fillmore are known for writing in this genre, a highly chromatic example of which is the best-known work by Julius Fučík (10[1])(“FOO-chick”). Soft trio sections (10[1])in this genre typically (10[1])add a flat to the key signature (10[1])and are followed by an explosive “breakstrain.” Pieces in this genre associated with circuses are called “screamers.” Lyrics like “Hurrah for the flag of the free” may accompany a piece in this genre that features a famous trill-laden piccolo (10[1])obbligato. For 10 points, name this genre of The Liberty Bell and The Stars and Stripes (10[1])Forever, (10[1])composed by this genre’s “king” John Philip Sousa. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: march [accept screamer until read]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jeffry XuGeorgia Tech BGeorgia Tech E6310
Bob FreedmanGeorgia AAlabama A6610
Will McCurleyAuburn AGeorgia Tech D7010
Arunn SankarGeorgia Tech CTusculum A7710
Luke ZhangEmory AAuburn C11610
Danny TranTennesse BClemson A13210
Allen XuGeorgia Tech FAuburn B13310
Kabir ZamanSouth Carolina AEmory B14210

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