Explore the harmonious world of music with this captivating crossword puzzle topic. From classical composers to modern genres, test your knowledge of everything auditory.
Dive into the rhythm and melody of the 'Music' crossword puzzle topic, designed to challenge and entertain enthusiasts of all musical tastes. These puzzles cover a vast spectrum of musical history, theory, and pop culture, making them perfect for sharpening your mind while celebrating the art of sound. Discover famous musicians, iconic instruments, and diverse genres that have shaped our world, all while enhancing your vocabulary and cognitive skills. Engaging with music-themed crosswords offers a unique blend of fun and learning, appealing to both casual solvers and dedicated audiophiles looking to hit all the right notes.
Crossword clues used in music puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“A contrasting section that connects the verse and chorus”
BRIDGE (6)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“Played in a smooth, flowing manner without breaks between notes”
LEGATO (6)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment”
SONATA (6)
“A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music”
CRESCENDO (9)
“The vibrating part of a clarinet or saxophone”
REED (4)
“A person who performs a featured part alone”
SOLOIST (7)
“The words that make up a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“A device used to mark time by means of regular ticks”
METRONOME (9)
“The clef used for higher pitched notes”
TREBLE (6)
“A method of singing used by male singers to reach high notes”
FALSETTO (8)
“A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the mid-1950s”
POP (3)
“An interval of eight notes”
OCTAVE (6)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists playing classical music”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions”
HARMONY (7)
“A contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material”
BRIDGE (6)
“A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“A brass wind instrument that has a conical body and is played with a single-reed mouthpiece”
SAX (3)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch”
SCALE (5)
“A stringed musical instrument, typically with six strings, played by plucking or strumming”
GUITAR (6)
“A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying”
MELODY (6)
“A device for making music”
INSTRUMENT (10)
“Leader of an orchestra”
CONDUCTOR (9)
“Energetic music genre”
ROCK (4)
“Large ensemble of instrumentalists”
ORCHESTRA (9)
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