Theme: Seven Worlds of Entertainment: (4/7) Words Related to Music

From melody and instruments to songwriting and sound shaping, explore words from the world of music.

9 themed words All 26 letters covered Vowels shown in gold Consonants hidden in blue
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  1. A music genre
  2. Known for improvisation
  3. Often features swing
  4. Associated with saxophones
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J A Z Z
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Jazz is a music genre known for improvisation, rhythmic expression and distinctive harmonies.
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  1. A wind instrument
  2. Played by blowing across an opening
  3. Has finger holes or keys
  4. Produces high, clear tones
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F L U T E
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A flute is a woodwind instrument played by directing air across an opening.
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  1. A repeated song section
  2. May follow a verse
  3. Can also mean a group of singers
  4. Often contains the main hook
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C H O R U S
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A chorus can be a repeated section of a song or a group of singers performing together.
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  1. The tune of a song
  2. A sequence of notes
  3. Often the most memorable musical line
  4. Can be sung or played
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M E L O D Y
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A melody is a sequence of notes perceived as a recognizable musical tune.
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  1. A bowed string instrument
  2. Usually has four strings
  3. Held under the chin
  4. Common in orchestras
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V I O L I N
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A violin is a four-string bowed instrument widely used in classical, folk and popular music.
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  1. Has musical keys
  2. Can control electronic sounds
  3. Related to piano playing
  4. Used by many bands
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K E Y B O A R D
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A musical keyboard uses rows of keys to play notes on instruments such as pianos and synthesizers.
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E   U A   I   E  
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  1. Shapes audio tone
  2. Adjusts frequency ranges
  3. Often abbreviated EQ
  4. Used in music production
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E Q U A L I Z E R
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An equalizer adjusts the balance of different frequency ranges in an audio signal.
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  A   O     O   E
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  1. A wind instrument
  2. Uses a reed
  3. Strongly associated with jazz
  4. Usually made of brass
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S A X O P H O N E
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A saxophone is a single-reed wind instrument strongly associated with jazz and many other genres.
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  1. Creates songs
  2. May write lyrics
  3. May compose melodies
  4. Works behind many recordings
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S O N G W R I T E R
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A songwriter creates lyrics, melodies or both for songs.

Music Trivia

🎵 Listen Closely
Entertainment formats evolve with technology while many familiar terms remain part of everyday language.
🎙️ Behind the Scenes
Studios, performers and production equipment all work together to create what audiences hear or see.
🔊 Signal to Audience
Broadcast entertainment depends on turning performances and information into signals audiences can receive.
⭐ Shared Vocabulary
Many entertainment words cross between television, radio and music because the industries share production techniques.