Instruments of the Orchestra
Strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion — the instruments of a symphony orchestra.
Music Word Searches
Music has a vocabulary that most people half-know: they can hum a crescendo but could not spell it. These lists cover the instruments, the terms on a page of sheet music, the styles on the radio and the gear in a practice room.
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All four music puzzles
Music Words
The words printed on sheet music and used in music lessons.
Music Styles
A playlist of genres from many decades and places.
Making Music at Home
For anyone practicing in a living room: instruments, gear and the habits of learning to play.
About these music puzzles
Music has a vocabulary that most people half-know: they can hum a crescendo but could not spell it. These lists cover the instruments, the terms on a page of sheet music, the styles on the radio and the gear in a practice room.
Music teachers often use the Music Words list as a warm-up before a theory lesson.
What makes each list different
- Instruments of the Orchestra — Orchestral instruments by section (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion).
- Music Words — Music theory and notation terms.
- Music Styles — Popular and traditional music genres.
- Making Music at Home — Instruments and practice routines of amateur musicians.
Tips for music word searches
- Italian music terms (STACCATO, CRESCENDO) have double letters that are easy to spot.
- Pair Instruments of the Orchestra with a listening session.
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