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7. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
18. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
20. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
21. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
24. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
26. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
31. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
32. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
34. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
35. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
37. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
39. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
40. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
42. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
43. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
44. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
45. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.

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1. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
2. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
3. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
4. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
5. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
6. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
8. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
9. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
10. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
11. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
12. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
13. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
14. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
15. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
16. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
17. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
19. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
22. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
23. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
25. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
27. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
28. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
29. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
30. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
33. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
35. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
36. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
38. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
41. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.

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2. If you - the amount of snack you eat every day, you would not only get healthier but slimmer as well.
3. - from using bad language in Learning Forest because having good manners is the most important.
5. My favorite subject is Physical Education (PE) because we get to - with friends in school.
6. My father - to stay in France for a few more days after his business trip ends.
8. One of my best memories during summer vacation was - with my parents to Europe.
10. I think announcers worldwide are respected because they - the most serious and urgent news in the world.
13. Nobody can - Sherlock, the famous detective, because he eventually solves all of the mystery.
15. On a hot summer night, we - the air conditioner mode to "cool wind" mode.
18. To travel with a pet, we have to - a special service to the stewardess before riding the plane.
19. The new Nintendo game 'Pokemon-Go' is all about - a new type of pokemon by searching different places.
21. If I - you my favorite lego, you have to promise me that you will give it back next week.
23. Our father was - for the famous restaurant using Google map.
25. On television, there were popular singers who - their hair in yellow.
26. Dash - the tickets to invite his friends to the music concert for which he was performing.
29. For anyone who travels to a foreign country, the officers - an airplane ticket and a passport.
30. The number of bubble tea stores in Korea - a lot because the drinks are popular to children.
33. - my children for the loud noise. I will make sure they do not talk loudly in museums.
36. To protect the environment, our teachers recommended that we - the use of air conditioner.
37. Harry Potter was the only boy who was brave enough to - the word "Voldemort."
39. When Jenny - her pet, she cried so much that I wished I had a superpower to find her dog.
40. The baby that was - because of the dog's loud bark started to cry hard.

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1. MERS was a scary disease that - countless Koreans last summer.
4. I am - from lack of sleep. My mom says it's because I have been drinking my mother's coffee.
7. Why are you two not talking to each other? What - while I was gone?
9. It is easy to be - in sport games like rugby and soccer because two teams run side by side.
11. My friends all like teacher Julie instead of teacher Mark because he does nothing but - us.
12. Many people came to the police station - that the diamond necklace was theirs.
14. Before applying to universities, my big brother - his academic adviser for advice.
16. Because I forgot to - the books I borrowed from the school library, I had to pay extra fee.
17. - what I am describing! It is something white, cold, and makes snowman. The answer is snow.
20. On my birthday party, Peter - that I blow the candle on the cake since I was the birthday boy.
22. When our teacher - help cleaning up the class room, I began sweeping the floor.
24. We learned in U.S history class that the black people were - from the white people only because they were black.
27. It was very hard to make up with my friend Tom after fighting because he was - me.
28. On weekends, our mother - food for the week from the grocery.
31. Tom sprained his ankle after the school's soccer game. I went to visit him in the hospital to wish he - fast.
32. Before going to my friend's house, John had to - his mother that he would do all his homework after he is done playing.
34. When I was learning how to swim, I wanted to - in the middle, because the swimming pool lane was too long.
35. When Nick's mother asked Carrie if she wanted more cake, she politely -.
38. Even though I personally hate going to the hospital, I am proud of my father who is a doctor - patients.

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7. The 4H competitions that the girls participated in that made them not afraid to speak in front of others.
8. Talent of Shanna's that was often performed at church services including Alyssa and Nate's wedding.
12. Could be considered the family business as 1/2 of the original 6 has/had this career.
14. The vocal part Brittany and Alyssa sang in the Concordia Choir.
18. The color of the first house where all members of the original 6 lived.
19. Famous for her artwork, travels to Africa, and over the top birthday parties.
22. The color of Grandma Stark’s favorite sweatshirt.
23. famous for his love of birds, snuggles from his grandkids, and prayers and family dinners.
26. The name of the college Shanna attended.
31. Famous for her love of art, music, family time, and reading in beautiful places.
32. Where the girls would pour small amounts of candle wax on Christmas Eve hoping to find it the next year.
34. The second granddaughter: known for snuggles and the joy she finds in messy crafts.
35. On one family vacation we drove out of the country to this northern neighbor of the US.
37. Hometown of the Doman girls that the Gronewold girls were jealous of.
38. The first movie we saw in the theatre as a family.
39. Favorite children's book because it took forever to read.
41. Location of Brittany and Alyssa’s middle school class field trip out of MN.
42. The last name of the singers that inspired the family trip to Nashville, TN.
44. Tiffany was given this title during a meal at Arabian Nights (Knights?).
46. The silver minivan that got pulled over more times than we could count, but brought the family on all kids of adventures.
47. The first granddaughter, known for continuing the artist legacy, and her love of family.
48. The first name of the quirky piano teacher that taught the girls and bribed them with candy.

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1. famous for her fearless attitude as a child and for her connection with the elderly.
2. The festive nickname for the what illuminated the interior of the conversion van.
3. The type craft that involved yarn. Alyssa attempted to create a Tweety Bird. Did she even finish it?
4. Famous for always helping her family, arranging magical experiences for her nieces and nephews, and is expecting grandchild number 4.
5. Name of the only cow that Diane ever named (I think?).
6. The name of a not so sweet, bite size cookie Diane and Shanna (and now Sage) enjoy.
9. famous for her love of art, music, family time, and reading in beautiful places.
10. In the early family vacations we traveled in this vehicle. On loan from grandparents.
11. Hot air balloon, candy carts, butterfly, lion, and rainbows are all examples of this made by Diane.
13. The name of the 4H club we were part of.
15. On one visit to see Grandma and Grandpa Stark there were a family of baby what that the girls loved.
16. Shanna dropped one of these in Lake Victoria.
17. Shanna played this instrument throughout middle school and high school.
20. The name of the Bible Camp where the girls attended many summer camps.
21. The original name of the buffet-style restaurant that the Gronewold family enjoyed going to
24. The fruit that inspired Britt’s scratch and sniff bear.
25. The Disney character that is featured on Mom’s Christmas sweatshirt.
27. The first grandson: known for his curiosity and for blazing the trail as the first little guy amongst a family of girls.
28. The girls slept in these on Christmas Eve for many years.
29. Alyssa’s favorite stuffed animal that was bought because it was in a store window in Colorado.
30. The town of Diane's first teaching job.
33. Our favorite Czech tradition.
36. The movie about two sisters named Betty and Judy, not to be confused with Diane's actual sisters, Betty and Judy.
40. Name that means strong in German.
43. famous for her love of mac and cheese, worrying, and trying to keep the peace (like her mama).
45. Colorful layered treat made the best by Diane.

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2. Customs, beliefs, or practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a community, family, or society, often involving rituals, ceremonies, holidays, or behaviors that reflect cultural heritage, values, and identity. Traditions contribute to a sense of belonging, continuity, and shared experience among people.
4. A system of beliefs, practices, rituals, ethics, and values concerning the nature of existence, the universe, and the divine, typically involving devotion, worship, prayer, and adherence to sacred texts or teachings, and providing guidance on moral, ethical, and existential questions.
8. The art form and cultural expression consisting of organized sound, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics created or performed by musicians, singers, or composers using instruments, voices, or electronic equipment, conveying emotions, stories, or messages to listeners and reflecting cultural identity, traditions, and values.
10. A system of communication consisting of spoken, written, or signed words, symbols, and rules for expressing ideas, thoughts, emotions, and information, shared by members of a community, culture, or society, facilitating social interaction, identity, and cultural expression.
11. A joyful or festive observance, event, or gathering held to commemorate a significant occasion, achievement, holiday, or milestone, such as a birthday, anniversary, religious festival, national holiday, or cultural tradition, often involving feasting, music, dance, and community participation.
12. A formal or solemn ritual or event conducted for a specific purpose or occasion, such as a religious, cultural, or social celebration, gathering, or observance, often involving prescribed actions, speeches, music, attire, or symbols to mark important rites of passage or transitions.
14. The legacy, history, or cultural inheritance passed down from previous generations, including tangible and intangible aspects such as artifacts, monuments, languages, customs, rituals, stories, and knowledge, that shape the identity and values of a community, nation, or ethnic group.
15. A traditional practice, behavior, or rule that is widely accepted and followed within a particular society, group, or community, often passed down through generations and observed in daily life, social interactions, ceremonies, or etiquette, reflecting cultural norms and values.

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1. The body of written or spoken works, including poetry, prose, fiction, drama, essays, and storytelling, produced by authors, poets, playwrights, and storytellers within a culture, society, or civilization, reflecting historical, social, and cultural contexts, and conveying ideas, emotions, and experiences to readers.
3. The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, myths, legends, and superstitions passed down orally or through cultural practices within a society or group, often reflecting the collective wisdom, values, and experiences of a community and providing insights into its worldview and identity.
5. An acceptance, conviction, or trust in something as true, real, or meaningful, often based on faith, intuition, tradition, or personal experience, and shaping individual and collective attitudes, behaviors, values, and worldviews within a cultural, religious, or philosophical context.
6. The traditional cooking styles, ingredients, recipes, and culinary practices associated with a particular region, culture, or ethnic group, reflecting local geography, climate, history, agriculture, and cultural preferences, and often celebrated for its flavors, aromas, and diversity.
7. A form of expressive movement or physical activity performed rhythmically to music, sound, or silence, often in a social, ceremonial, or artistic context, conveying emotions, stories, or cultural themes through gestures, postures, and choreography, and fostering social cohesion, communication, and celebration.
9. Objects, tools, implements, or items of material culture created, used, or modified by humans in the past, typically with historical, archaeological, or cultural significance, such as pottery, tools, weapons, clothing, artwork, coins, or religious relics, providing insights into ancient societies and civilizations.
13. A ceremonial or symbolic act or behavior performed according to prescribed customs, traditions, or religious beliefs, often involving gestures, prayers, chants, offerings, or symbolic objects, to mark significant events, transitions, or milestones in life, such as births, weddings, or funerals.

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1. a group of people. Choir a group of singers. Pod a group of dolphins. staff a group of employees. Smack a group of jellyfish. Blast a group of hunters. Bunch a group of crooks.

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2. _____ music, a term describing musics that are disseminated through media such as radio, records, TV, film or electronic files, subject to an aesthetic of innovation and mass appeal, and associated with the urban middle and lower classes
3. A highly influential blues singer who came to prominence partly as a result of recordings made by ethnographers John and Alan Lomax
7. Popular music of the 1950s and 60s featuring 4-5 singers in close vocal harmonies; the use of vocables for the backup singers gives this style its name
8. A social construct distinguishing one group of humans from another on the basis of shared cultural heritage, ancestry, language, history, and or culture; it has largely replaced the now outdated concept of race
12. The musical texture consisting of a single melodic line
15. American religious music including both white and black types that emerged from the 19th century evangelical revival movements; the African American form combines religious expression with secular musical styles, and profoundly influenced later popular music, such as rhythm and blues and soul.
17. Folklorists who recorded blues and folk musicians in the field for the Library of Congress archives, helping them achieve wide exposure
21. The arrangement of time durations in music
23. African American pastor and composer whose hymns and songs became gospel standards
25. Detroit-based record company, founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy Jr., known for its roster of prominent African American performers and songwriters, polished production, and hundreds of hit songs that appealed across class, ethnic, and regional boundaries
28. Pianist, bandleader and composer, who is known as the most significant composer of big-band music
29. The first book printed in British North America, printed in Cambridge in 1640 for use in psalm singing
30. The flexible approach to rhythm that is one of the main features of jazz; also a 1930s style of jazz performed by big bands
31. Vocal African American folk music that can be said to be the foundation of much of American popular music
32. New Orleans cornetist, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz improvisation and who was equally influential as an instrumentalist and as a singer
35. An early 20th-century, composed piano music featuring consistent syncopation of the melody against a steady duple meter
37. A widely used harmonic pattern consisting of 4 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the subdominant, 2 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the dominant and 2 measures on the tonic, used as a basis for improvisation
39. A highly influential blues singer, known as the link between the early Mississippi blues and the modern Chicago blues; legend has it he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for guitar skills
40. A practice in which a solo alternates with a chorus or ensemble; it is a feature of African and African American musics
42. _________ school: 18th-century practice in which a singing master would teach singing and note reading; it signals the beginning of professional musicianship and music education in the U.S.
45. First New England School composer, whose New England Psalm Singer was the first entirely American-composed tunebook to be published.
47. Drummer, singer, and songwriter who was one of the most influential performers of the Motown label, with hits such as “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You”, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and “Let’s Get It On”
48. Nonsense syllables used in various types of songs, such as Native American songs and doo-wop.
49. African American songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, who founded the Motown label in 1959
52. The simultaneous sounding of two or more pitches
53. Rhythm and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter who wrote many hit songs that became rock and roll standards, like “School Days”
55. ______ show: 19th-century variety show featuring white (and later, black) performers in blackface makeup; in spite of their overt racism, these shows can be said to be the first nationwide popular culture phenomenon and provided professional opportunities for African American performers
57. Composer and minstrel performer who was the first well-known African American songwriter
58. Native American intertribal gathering that allows participants to preserve important cultural practices, such as music and dance
61. Pianist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the architects of soul, becoming a musician in spite of losing his eyesight at age 6
63. Profoundly influential trumpetist, who spearheaded the development of three major jazz styles: cool jazz, modal jazz, and fusion
64. Term that replaced rhythm and blues on Billboard in 1964, also used to describe an African American popular music style that rejected the Motown sound in favor of a return to blues and gospel and was associated with the Civil Rights Movement

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1. The musical texture consisting of a melody combined with chords
2. The musical texture resulting of the simultaneous combination of two or more melodic lines
4. Jazz style that emerged in the late 1960s featuring a combination of elements of rock or funk and jazz, pioneered in albums like Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
5. _____ music, a term describing musics that are traditional, primarily disseminated through oral transmission, and usually associated with a specific rural setting or ethnic group
6. African American choral group founded at Fisk University in Tennessee in 1871, important for introducing, popularizing, and preserving spirituals
9. Style of jazz developed in the 1940s and 50s as a moderation of bebop, featuring softer dynamics and slower tempos, pioneered by Miles Davis
10. African American organist and composer whose compositions combine elements of the folk spiritual and secular popular music, known as the Father of Gospel
11. A 19th-century African-American folk song with Biblical references, expressing sorrow and hope and combining African and European musical elements
13. Virtuoso saxophonist who revolutionized jazz with his improvisation techniques; along with Dizzie Gillespie, he was one of the architects of the bebop style
14. Saxophonist, singer, and bandleader who with his Tympany Five pioneered rhythm and blues, producing over 50 crossover hits
16. Flute player and composer who revitalized the Navajo flute repertoire
18. Best-known gospel singer in the United States, who popularized Dorsey’s music and also became a supporter and spokesperson for the Civil Rights Movement
19. African American composer who arranged spirituals for voice and piano, helping to preserve them.
20. Clarinetist and bandleader who brought swing to national attention and was the first jazz musician to succeed with the classical repertory
22. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
24. The first and most important note of a scale, often indicated by the Roman numeral I
26. Female blues and jazz singer who was the most successful black performing artist of her time but alcoholism and the depression damaged her career; her duet with Louis Armstrong in "St. Louis Blues" is one of her most famous performances
27. _____ music, a term describing musics that emerged in European courts, disseminated through written notation, considered “high art” and usually associated with the upper class
33. Influential singer known as the Queen of Soul
34. A term that emerged in 1949 to refer to all black popular music, but specifically refers to a danceable style of the 1940s and 50s pioneered by artists like Louis Jordan; it influenced many styles such as rock n roll, soul, gospel, and jazz.
36. A type of performance in which the music is created as it is being performed
38. 19th-century composer of popular songs who sought to raise the status of minstrel songs; he was the first American composer to live solely from his compositions.
41. Song form in which multiple verses are set to the same music
43. Rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist who was one of the most successful artists of the 1950s
44. Narrative, strophic folk song usually sung by a solo voice with or without accompaniment, dealing with dramatic or tragic events
46. A membranophone unique to North America, used by several Native American groups
50. Category used in the early 20th century by the recording industry for its blues, jazz and gospel records; it was replaced in 1949 by Rhythm and Blues.
51. A meaningful or memorable succession of pitches
54. The way in which the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are woven together
56. The system of harmony based on the major and minor scales, in which harmonies move away from and then return to the tonic
59. _______ song: 19th-century sentimental popular song, meant for middle-class consumers; Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer” is an example.
60. Highly influential style of jazz developed in Harlem in the 1940s as a reaction against swing and symphonic jazz, featuring a small ensemble of virtuoso performers doing complex, often fast improvisations on the harmony rather than the melody of a known song
62. Musical tradition that developed in the early 20th century, primarily in New Orleans, by African Americans, based on the blues and centered around the ideas of improvisation, syncopation, and swing

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5. The varying complex of lands in western and central Europe ruled over first by Frankish and then German kings for 10 centuries (800–1806), consisting of almost three hundred essentially independent political units
8. Born Carlo Broschi, he was a virtuoso singer and the most famous of the castrati
11. Vocal chamber music work, usually for solo voice
14. a system of tuning in which the octave is divided into 12 equal semitones
15. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
16. A multi-movement work for large orchestra in which a small ensemble alternates with a large ensemble
17. ________ piece: A short work for keyboard with an evocative title that is depicted in the music
19. An instrumental section of a concerto or da capo aria that returns in various guises throughout the piece, alternating with sections for the soloist(s)
24. Antonio ________: Virtuoso violinist and composer, famous for codifying concerto ritornello form; the concertos known as “The Four Seasons” are his best-known works
26. The full orchestra in a concerto grosso
28. Small group of soloists in a concerto grosso
30. 18th century genre of Italian opera on a serious subject
31. The main group of pipes, sitting high above the player, in a Dutch/German organ
32. Dieterich _________: Organist who worked primarily at Marienkirche in Lübeck, and was one of the most important composers of organ music before Bach
34. In German-speaking areas of the Holy Roman Empire, musicians who had an exclusive right to provide music for the city, performing at public ceremonies, parades and other festivities
36. Also known as chamber sonata, an instrumental work consisting of a series of stylized dances
38. Jean Phillippe __________: French organist, theorist, and composer whose Treatise on Harmony is the most influential music theory work ever written; as a composer he is primarily known for his operas
39. The _________ sonata features two treble instruments plus basso continuo.
40. German organist, keyboard player, violinist and prolific composer, who may be considered the most important composer in the Western art tradition
41. Semidramatic piece for singers and small orchestra on a secular subject

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1. Term coined by Rameau to indicate the progression of the roots or fundamental tones in a series of chords
2. Arcangelo __________: Italian violinist and composer who established standards in concerto form, violin techniques and orchestra direction and who was the first composer to derive fame exclusively from instrumental composition
3. Association of amateur musicians who would sponsor and perform in private and public concerts
4. François________: keyboard player and composer who was the leading French composer of his day
6. A work for organ in an improvisatory style. It would be played as an introduction to another piece, a chorale, or a prayer.
7. The system of rules that govern the interaction of melodic lines in polyphonic music
9. Alessandro _________: Italian composer, active in Naples, famous particularly for his operas and cantatas
10. The support or influence of a patron; in the arts, it refers to the people or institutions that financially support artistic activity
12. System of notation and performance practice, used in the Baroque period, in which an instrumental bass line is written out and one or more players fill in the chords
13. A virtuosic work for keyboard in which freestyle short sections alternate with longer ones in imitative counterpoint
18. The musical texture resulting of the simultaneous combination of two or more melodic lines
20. A stage work with continuous music, sung throughout
21. Also known as church sonata, an instrumental work consisting of several abstract movements for performance either as entertainment or during Mass
22. A male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve his high vocal range, prominent in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in opera
23. A multi-movement work for large orchestra organized around the contrast between individual and collective voices
25. Operatic aria form with two contrasting sections, at the end of which the singer repeats the A section with improvised ornamentation, creating an ABA form. By the late 17th c. it had become the dominant form in opera.
27. Pietro _________: Italian poet and librettist whose librettos established opera seria as the main genre of opera in the 18th century
29. Chorale ________: A work for keyboard consisting of variations based on a chorale tune
33. _______ music: An instrumental piece that is accompanied by a poem or narrative that explains what is going on in the music
35. A composition, or section of a work, for three or more voices, based on imitative counterpoint
37. Georg Philipp _________: Considered in his lifetime as the leading German 18th c. composer, he was a link between the late Baroque and early Classical styles

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5. A collection of opinions, thoughts and concepts that individual makes about what they encounter, such as a person, place or event.
7. We use both visual information and verbal descriptions of an object, event or location to “draw out” the object, event or location in our heads.
8. The mindset in which you constantly reform your thoughts and education as you learn new, challenging and controversial information.
10. A heuristic that states that, when presented with options, you always choose the option that would be most direct in reaching your goal.
11. We are better able to recall the items that come first in a list. One explanation of this is due to the fact that the words do not have any competition when they are memorized first.
12. Students that study for an exam can become overconfident in their comprehension and knowledge of the material.
19. Superficial characteristics that two stories share. These characteristics do not help the two stories obtain relevance to each other in any significant way. For example, both stories may have a character that likes to put on cologne; however, this fact does not indicate any similarity between the stories on its own.
22. The amount of mental energy we put in to focus on a task or conversation. Some can divide this among different tasks, while others must concentrate to channel this into one task to work efficiently.
23. The smallest unit of sound in a language.
24. The differences in sound between instruments. One note played on a guitar will sound differently on a piano, saxophone or violin.
26. Any physical object that can aid one to remember something they could potentially forget (ex. Shopping lists, sticky notes, reminder notifications on your phone).
27. A type of blindness where, when the speaker in a conversation is suddenly and subtly switched with a different speaker, we would fail to notice that we are talking to a completely different person.
28. When the color of the word matches the meaning of the word (ex. The word ORANGE written in the color orange), people are more likely to be quicker at naming the color of the ink than when they are not (ex. The word ORANGE written in the color yellow).
29. We tend to remember the items that come last in a long list more accurately than other items included on the list.

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1. The smallest unit of meaning in a language.
2. The context or implications of the conversation; the deeper meaning of the sentence, past the grammatical structure of the sentence.
3. A type of blindness where we fail to notice a gorilla that walks in the middle of a basketball game, since we are too preoccupied with a different task happening simultaneously.
4. Problems you know exactly how to solve, such as an untied shoelace untucked shirt.
6. The memory of remembering to do something in the future.
9. The idea that several different cognitive signals can be processed at the same time, instead of one by one.
12. The mindset in which you believe that you have the optimal level of education and/or experience needed and that no further education or experience is needed.
13. A sequence of events that typically happen in a specific location, date or event (ex. We know what will happen if we walk into a sanctuary inside a church, mosque or any other religious gathering).
14. People are more likely to remember a list of words that sound different (Q,B,M,P,F,L), rather than those that sound similar (D,V,G,P,T,E).
15. The actual, physical object that exists in the real world that we see with our eyes to process cognitively.
16. You have perfect memory of what happened after the amnesia, but not as great of a memory of what happened before.
17. You can more easily remember past events that evoked similar emotions with your current mood (ex. When you’re happy, it’s easier to think about positive things, and negative things when you’re not).
18. Factual information about the world you remember and uniquely organized.
20. Anything longer than a sentence, such as a paragraph.
21. The grammatical structure of a sentence.
25. Differences in sound between notes, such as an A-flat and an E-sharp. Critics of singers and vocalists often mention that a performer’s ______ was off, meaning it was too sharp or flat.

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2. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
4. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
5. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
7. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
12. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
14. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
15. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
16. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
18. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
21. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
22. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
27. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
28. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
30. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
31. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
33. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
34. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
37. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
40. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
42. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
43. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
45. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
46. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
47. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.

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1. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
3. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
6. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
8. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
9. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
10. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
11. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
13. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
15. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
17. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
19. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
20. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
23. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
24. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
25. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
26. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
29. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
32. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
35. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
36. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
38. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
39. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
41. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
44. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.

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2. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
4. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
6. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
8. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
9. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
11. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
13. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
17. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
18. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
22. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
23. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
24. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
25. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
26. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
28. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
29. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
33. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
34. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
35. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
36. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
38. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
41. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
42. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
43. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
44. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
45. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
46. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.

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1. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
3. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
5. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
7. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
10. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
12. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
14. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
15. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
16. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
17. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
18. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
19. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
20. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
21. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
27. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
30. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
31. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
32. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
37. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
39. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
40. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.

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4. these instruments are strummed to be played
10. to be asked to play again after a performance
11. prison sung about
13. raising a note by a semi-tone
15. Mozart wrote his first symphony music at this age
18. a scale that corresponds to all of the white notes on a keyboard
19. Kristofferson's famous song went #1 for her
20. the most famous Gibson guitar
21. chamber orchestras typically have no more than this number of musicians
22. Carly had a hit with "You're so ___"
28. they brought the bagpipes to the British Isles
30. a "set piece" song in an opera
31. Mozart wrote his first opera at this age
32. first name of singer/songwriter who grew up dirt-poor in the TN mountains
33. Gershwin's major classical work was "Rhapsody in ___"
34. bass note or chord played continuously
35. Belafonte recorded "The Banana ___ Song"
38. known as Sweet Baby James
42. born to poor cotton farmers in Arkansas, he became a huge singing star
43. popular singing group from Sweden
44. top female folk music singer
46. Detroit record label
48. amateur singers taking turns at a microphone
49. "Sound of Silence" songwriter
51. a short, simple song
53. the epitome stage for country performers
56. American "roots" music influenced by Appalachia
57. Pete Seeger founded this quartet
58. this Michael Jackson album sold the most of all time
62. highest award for musical theatre in the U.S.
64. adagio is to play music this way
65. played for a gliding dance in 16th c Europe
66. "Mr. Guitar"
68. a group of pitches and rhythms that make up a tune
69. the speed at which music is played
70. their "Mr. Tambourine Man" went to #1
73. a short verse used in advertising
75. Gershwin's first hit song
76. what kind of tree did Trini Lopez sing about
80. "Memory" is the most popular song from this play
81. WWI's popular patriotic song "Over ___"
83. a mass/song for the dead
85. actress who played Holiday in movie
86. Gershwin's "Porgy and ___" caused a sensation on Broadway
87. Kristofferson won this scholarship
88. ___ Mitchell is known for her poetic songwriting

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1. symphonic orchestras typically have more than this number of musicians
2. a repetition of a phrase or verse
3. blackface singer and performer
5. she recorded "It's My Party"
6. a jaunty rhythm
7. person who directs a choir or orchestra
8. the tail end of a piece of music
9. the sounding of two or more notes at the same time
12. a repeated chord progression
14. Jimmy Dean sang about "___ ___ John"
16. "Father of the Orchestra"
17. brother trio from Australia
22. Stradivarius ___ are the most expensive instruments in the world
23. born in Abbott, TX he's the sound of TX country music
24. known for his crooked smile and odd country-style lyrics
25. ___ Robeson was known for his very low bass voice
26. a piano's frame is made of this
27. Peter and Paul sang with her
29. best movie music score of all time
33. "Lady Sings the Blues" was about ___ Holiday
36. highest award by the U.S. recording industry
37. these instruments are struck to be played
39. Woody Guthrie's son
40. "___ City Music Hall" is one of Manhattan's top music venues
41. "Five Feet High and Rising" described this
45. musicians improvising
47. Kristofferson's famous song about "Bobbie ___"
50. George Gershwin's brother
52. "Nearer my God to Thee" was the last song played while this ship sank
54. played for traditional Scottish dancing
55. these boys were known for their California surf sound
59. two repeated notes throbbed in this movie's theme
60. the first musical instrument carried into space
61. catchy tune that stays in your mind
62. The Four ___ recorded in Detroit in the '60's
63. traditional Hebrew music
67. the most common "top wood" for making acoustic guitars
71. the second musical instrument carried into space
72. Pete Seeger wished he had this in his top hit
74. lowering a note by a semi-tone
77. he wrote the U.S. National Anthem
78. with crescendo, you gradually play this way
79. close-harmony brother duo in the '50-'60's
80. his "White Christmas" is the top selling single record of all time
82. this group recorded "Light My Fire"
84. 1970's music with a mirrored ball hanging from the ceiling

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1. March astrological sign
5. Highest you can bid in Setback
8. Street Mom grew up on
10. Your most frequented place in Winsted
12. Used to be one of your favorite TV shows with a character named Fish
15. Number of years old this crossword puzzle solver is in French
18. What happened that you and Ken went to look for Joe but got stuck on the way
19. Heather shares a birthday with this Civil Rights Leader
22. StarWars android
24. Show you saw in Detroit at the old Tiger Stadium
25. Pair of sisters who lived next door
27. Torrington Restaurant with same name as Las Vegas hotel
29. One of Max’s favorite futbol players
30. At one point you smoked one of these
31. Where Uncle Leo and Cousin Seby fought
33. Value of Z (& Q) in Scrabble
35. First car that the boys ruined
37. Biggest risk taker in Setback
38. First Grandchild
40. Favorite local place for dessert
41. Tia Olympia played this at Our Lady of Fatima
45. Number of cards in Pinochle
47. Instrument Rick played in HS
49. Firstborn's school nickname that he ironically did not like
52. Grandpa Tony had us on the back porch looking for one of these on April 1st
54. Joe’s first deployment was to this country of Noriega
55. Heather broke and dislocated this and the Dr. snapped it back with a pencil
61. Homemade Dessert loved by Zoe (and you) for her birthday
63. Your Tia Maria was famous for bringing this to parties
65. Drugstore Joe worked at in HS
69. Mr. Kuhar's fruit that Mom used for marmalade
71. What accidentally went up in flames at Grandma Minda’s house
72. Spanish city that you enjoyed the most (I think)
73. Where Rick & Jenny live
74. Granddaughter named after your Aunt
75. Uncle Alex drove a VW Yellow one
76. Where we showered the year of the bathroom remodel
77. Flavor cake Grandma Mary thought you liked because you were too polite to tell her differently

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1. One of Grandpa Manuel’s favorite opera singers
2. Where Heather (and Rick for a bit) went to college
3. Person who convinced you to get ordained a Deacon
4. Grandpa Tony worked as one with Uncle Sam
6. City Rick visited in Japan when in the Marines
7. The name of the store that Mom worked at in Litchfield
9. Paige was this for her Volleyball team
11. Uncle Tony’s nickname for going house to house at Christmas in Waterbury
13. Year of the Blizzard in Litchfield
14. What you and Uncle Tony got chased for picking
16. Rhode Island Beach we used to go to for Vacation
17. Nickname of your birthplace
20. Some of your grandkids call this State home
21. Your family loves you to this and back (and back again 😊 )
23. Our dog that jumped up and licked your ice cream sundae
26. The easier of the two word puzzles in the newspaper
28. This Vice Principal’s daughter used to babysit us
32. Mom's Green Car was this Make and Model
33. Neighbors who shared a name with a popular 60’s Rock Band
34. Connecticut Castle we took a family trip to
36. Your & Mom’s song famously sung by Audrey Hepburn
39. We had a yellow corded one hanging in the kitchen
42. What we are all wishing you today!
43. Aunt Judi's favorite team hails from this school
44. Faux money honoring you at Gilbert School
46. Mr. Doyle’s Corner Store where Heather worked
48. City of first home away from home
50. Mom’s Confirmation name
51. Lawn game they changed for safety reasons
53. Bite by one of these caused your ankle to swell up
56. What Grandma Minda chased you with when you were naughty
57. Grandma Minda's Favorite fast food chicken chain
58. It saved Gramps from going to WWII
59. Lawn game with Birdies that we played in the summer
60. Grandma Mary’s Fifi was this breed of dog
62. Portuguese codfish
64. Nudist beach next to our vacation beach
66. Ken worked for this once popular photo giant
67. You would turn on the car cabin light so we couldn't see this at night
68. The women at Our Lady of Fatima made this traditional dish for parties
70. How the wallpaper was hung in the den
73. Portuguese Favorite at Christmas
78. First girl we were really excited about Joe dating

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2. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
8. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
10. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets master builders.
14. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
15. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
16. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
17. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
19. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
21. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
22. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
27. A dog father to a human boy who has a Way Back.
28. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
29. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
31. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
35. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
37. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
38. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
39. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
40. Friends and a robot being hero's to save their city from someone using microbots.
42. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
45. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
46. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
47. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
48. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.

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1. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
3. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
4. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
5. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
6. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
7. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
9. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
11. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
12. Monsters going through doors to scare children.
13. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
18. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
20. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
23. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
24. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
25. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
26. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
30. A second movie with characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
32. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
33. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
34. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
36. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
41. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
43. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
44. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.

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4. the band performed in 1985 to 80k people and their hit "Love of my Life" is one of the most memorable memories of the first Rn'R.
5. They were a Brazilian pop music duo consisting of siblings. Época magazine compared their success to Beatlemania. They sold over 20 million albums. They performed at Rock in Rio on January 18, 2001.
6. He was born in 1949, he is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He has released 20 studio albums. He is one of the originators of the heartland rock style of music. He has been nicknamed "The Boss".
7. They are a Brazilian rock band from São Paulo. Though they basically play pop/alternative rock, their music has touched a number of other styles throughout their 30-year career, such as new wave, punk rock, grunge, MPB and electronic music. Their big hit at Rock in Rio 1991 was "Primate man" from 1987.
8. is a Norwegian new wave band formed in Oslo in 1982. Founded by Paul, Magne and Morten Harket the band rose to fame during the mid-1980s. Their big hit was Take on me at Rock in Rio 1991.
12. is an American rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. In 1984 and 1985, they released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album Slippery When Wet.
13. She was born in 1981. American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She was one of the most awaited performers at Rock in Rio 5 in 2013.
14. He is widely recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by an American record executive, gaining recognition with the release of his debut seven-track EP My World (2009) and soon establishing himself as a teen idol.
15. is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. She performed at Rock in Rio 4 in 2011 and one of her big hits was "Umbrella".
16. They were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as the Rain, the group abruptly disbanded after the departure of one of the lead singers/song writer in August 2009. Their big hit was Wonderwall at the Rock in Rio 2001.

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1. They are an English pop rock band formed in Bath, England, in 1981. They were associated with the new wave synthesizer bands of the early 1980s, and attained international chart success. "Woman in Chains", "Sowing the seed of love" and "Everybody wants to rule the world" were sung out loud at Rock in Rio 7, in 2017.
2. is an American singer and dancer. Often referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. She performed at Rock in Rio in 2001 and left everybody singing "Hit me baby one more time".
3. They are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. They performed at Rock in Rio in September 2011 and one of the big hits was "By the Way".
9. It is an American boy band from Dorchester, Massachusetts. The band consists of brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. They enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and have sold more than 80 million records. It's big hit was Step by step at Rock in Rio 1991.
10. During the song "Revelations", lead singer Bruce Dickinson hit himself accidentally with a guitar and cut his eyebrow. Dickinson continued to sing in spite of heavy bleeding. They performed in front of a crowd of 100k people.
11. is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. They performed at Rock in Rio in 2011.

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2. were vital roadside inns located along the ancient trade routes from the Mediterranean to China (the Silk Road). Here, traveling merchants and their caravans could rest safely, exchange goods, and interact with local traders and people from different cultures.
3. Place in between 1000 and 1500, 4 distinct commercial activity and wider connections emerge in Americas
6. a significant symbol of the Buddha's presence and enlightenment, rather than an item of daily use, played a crucial role in facilitating the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads.
8. Arab scholar, merchant public official reveal how long distance trade routes link the Islamic heartland visited Swahili Coast in early 14th century found Muslim societies
9. A military strategy of surrounding to isolating a forfeit location to cut off supplies and for surrender was required from the Mongols to take parts in invasions
12. The Emperor of Ming dynasty and 1405 chief patron of the enterprise
13. Mongol state capitol during the 13th century under Chingis Khan is Served as a major traded administrator city along the Silk Roads
16. was a crucial financial innovation that allowed medieval merchants to travel light and safely. It was a formal promise of payment, a written contract that could be exchanged for cash at a distant bank or trading post, eliminating the risks associated with carrying bulky coinage
19. traditional sailing vessels used in Indian Ocean trade,Chinese and Arab trading ships was a improvement of sails,was a new mean of calculating latitude such as astrolabe
21. was a pilgrim ruler of Mali 1324 undertook the Haji accompanied by huge entourage(company) and enormous amount of gold
23. world Heritage site in Delhi. India consists of a 73 meter high minaret and of historical structures, cultural and agricultural combination South Asia during the Delhi Sultanate (1206 to 1524)
26. Was the chief of means of transportation between West Africa and Mediterranean region used to carry heavy loads
29. The establishment of rapid communication networks across the empire helped foster trade. The Italian traveler Marco Polo greatly admired this efficient system
30. tiny germ, spread by fleas on rodents, caused the Black Death. It killed many people, especially in crowded places, and significantly impacted populations, economies, and societies across Eurasia for over 100 years
32. was a outlook rejected religious aspect of both Buddhism and Daosim as high moral standards of Buddhist teaching was influenced by Japanese

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1. State-approved associations of merchants were permitted to pool their resources to limit losses. Additionally, provisions were established to cover loan interest for lenders in the event a particular caravan failed
4. was popular among samurai warrior class during 1200 the Chinese converted to zen
5. Islamic Persian style reservoirs, and irrigation technologies spread as far as Tunisia & Morocco all contributed to Islamic Green Revolution increased food production and population,urbanization and industrial
7. African storytellers history, musicians and praise singers and musicians who preserve & transmit history culture through tradition
10. The use of envoys alliances and negotiations by the Mongol Empire it's vast territories and interacted with other across Eurasia
11. became highly popular after its establishment in China. Its appeal stemmed from the promise that devout followers could be ensured rebirth
14. A new beginning in Chinese history when China was ruled by the Mongols
15. Castrated men personally loyal to Emperor exercised great Authority much to dismay a lot of official bureaucracy loyal servants in imperial courts
17. Sought and enroll, distant people and states in Chinese tribute systems, Ming Dynasty Chinese and admiral on three of his seven accounts of his expeditions
18. Language was widely spoken in East Africa language today was grammatically an African tongue within the larger Bantu family of language
20. Chingggis Khan's grandson became the first il-khan (subordinate khan) Persia
22. The largest religious structure in the pre-modern world that expresses Hindu understanding of Cosmos was centered on Mount Meru, home to the gods used by Buddhists.
24. of the Sea” The "Mongols of the sea" were Europeans who, like the Mongols on land, organized global trade and expanded their influence by conquering and exploiting other civilizations, despite being less developed themselves initially
25. cultural, and agricultural development in Chaco Canyon New Mexico from 900-1450 CE
27. was a kingdom in central Java, a rich region closely allied with Srivijaya was a massive building program between 8 to 10 century Hindu temples, used by Buddhist monks.
28. communities Merchants that learn local languages cultures and trading practices while retaining links to home cities was a position to facilitate commercial exchange
31. Was is a major trading city that became an intellectual learning, both scientific and religious

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1. I have visited 38 of the 50 states, and the District of Columbia.
4. I went to 5 Universities before I graduated from college. Two of them were at the same time!
7. I married the only guy I ever dated.
9. I can name 50 dinosaurs.
11. I love doing any type of craft.
12. I have only owned four cars in my entire lifetime.
15. My paternal great-grandparents were born in Russia and were Jewish.
17. I went to Dana College for music Education I had hopes of becoming a music teacher however I didn’t finish. My whole family our singers. I mostly sing at funerals and for special occasions like weddings.
18. I am still great friends with my best friend from 4th grade. We went to grade school and high school together. Over 40 years of friendship.
21. I once rode an elephant in the circus as a child.
23. at my wedding I had to rush out right after the vows because I got a nose bleed. I didn’t get any blood on my dress though!
24. I know how to use a circular saw and belt sander and am building a table.
25. I went to Oklahoma City University on a dance scholarship and was a dance/theatre major.
27. I have never mowed.
28. A member from the band Fall Out Boy (Pete Wentz) accidentally fell on me at a concert
30. I have lived on the outer banks (barrier islands) of North Carolina.
32. I love to just jump into my car (with no planned destination) and travel somewhere I have never been to check out new stuff. It could be an hour away or 4 hours.
34. love to play board games with my family.
36. was prom queen, Ms. Congeniality and Band Queen in high school.
37. My first job was counting cars in a parking lot.
38. I have visited 42 states, 9 countries, and have utilized over 15 modes of transportation, including a ride in a polices car, rescue squad and a semi.

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2. I have/had three out of my four grandparents live to be over 91 years old. My grandma is 96 and still living in her own house.
3. I was an “opps” baby. My parents were stationed abroad and were told that if they didn’t purchase a coo-coo clock they would be bringing home a baby when they returned to the states. Well here I am!!!
5. My mom and mother in law set my husband and I up when we were 17.
6. I worked in hospice almost 15 years in Texas before moving to Omaha.
8. I wanted to let you know that I collect Precious Moments
10. Growing up I had a boa constrictor, tarantula, piranha, and a baby alligator.
13. I was a captain of my cheer squad and to THIS DAY (unfortunately) can remember 95% of my routines.
14. I had my picture with a live tiger before Tiger KIng was a thing
16. 2005 Female Athlete of the year at Bryan
19. For my high school graduation my "set of wheels" was a sewing machine, which I still have and use today.
20. I have a large collection of UNICORNS in various forms to include figurines, wall hangings, jewelry & even hand made music boxes.
21. I played college tennis.
22. I tried out for a DJ spot called “Supermouth” with the radio station Sweet 98. I was one of the top 5, but didn’t win the DJ job.
26. When I was 5 my family and I were hiking in the mountains in Colorado. I fell, face first and busted my front tooth, pushing it through my gums to the back of my mouth. I had to be rushed down the mountain and taken to a pediatric dentist where I had surgery. Luckily they saved my tooth-it’s just a little crooked now.
29. My unusual fact is that I was the only injury in the Nebraska/Houston Cotton Bowl game in 1980. I was in the Cornhusker Marching Band at the time, and while standing up on my chair to see the game, I fell and dislocated my knee. There were no injuries to the players on either team, so that is my special distinction.
31. I got married outside in a garden.
33. I went deep sea fishing and caught an Ahi tuna.
35. I love great white sharks. I would rather be in a cage in an ocean with one than be around even a tiny spider.

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4. a usually hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver which heat and electricity can travel through
6. someone who does the sport of boxing
8. a violent act intended to hurt or damage someone or something
9. no light or not much light
10. to let something you are carrying fall to the ground
12. one of the two organs in your face, which you use to see with
13. the religious period before Easter (= a Christian holiday), in which some Christians do not allow themselves something that they usually enjoy
15. to move down towards the ground
16. to choose something after thinking about several possibilities
17. to begin to be something
20. a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general
21. a unit for measuring temperature
22. doing a lot of things, or moving around a lot
24. a record of your thoughts that you put on the Internet for other people to read
25. to jump into water with your head and arms going in first
27. the study of the way in which trade, industry, and money are organized
29. to prepare food and usually heat it
30. to annoy someone by trying to get their attention when they do not want to see you or talk to you
31. to include the things that are needed for a particular purpose
32. to become different, or to make someone or something become different
34. to decide which thing you want
35. feeling ashamed or shy
36. a qualification from a school, college, or university, or an official document showing that someone has completed a course of study
37. to stay away from a person, place, situation, etc
42. the state that something or someone is in
43. to get to a place
48. the way things or situations really are and not the way you would like them to be
49. very important and necessary
50. to get something by paying money for it
52. big in size or amount
54. worried and nervous
55. used to say how much someone or something weighs
56. ashamed because you have done something wrong
58. the skin of animals that is used to make things such as shoes and bags
60. an electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of information
61. afraid or nervous

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1. a big meat
2. someone whose job is to plan things, especially which buildings are built in towns
3. towards the direction that is in front of you
5. an amount of money that you owe someone
7. An event or experience gives you pleasure.
8. success in doing something good, usually by working hard
11. damage caused to water, air, etc by harmful substances or waste
14. a liquid fuel used in cars
15. an amount of money that you pay to do something, to use something, or to get a service
18. something someone does that is illegal
19. a piece of equipment that you wear over your ears so that you can listen to music without anyone else hearing it
23. to go up something, or onto the top of something
24. towards the direction behind you
26. feeling very happy and enthusiastic
28. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and having no pain
29. a way of buying something in which you arrange to pay for it at a later time
31. very tired
33. a performance of music and singing
34. a small container with medicine inside that you swallow
38. something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination
39. unable to think clearly or to understand something
40. a small coloured rubber bag that you fill with air to play with or to use as a decoration
41. to say what you think will happen in the future
42. in a relaxed way
44. popular at a particular time
45. someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and controls their performance
46. having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them
47. able to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes
51. a flat, usually round, piece of metal used as money
53. with no difficulty
57. the way that you behave
59. a group of objects of the same type that have been collected by one person or in one place

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2. to shut with force and noise
5. having an even surface or consistency
6. a straight, slender shoot or stem cut from or growing on a tree or bush
7. to bend the head, knee, or body in respect, submission, or acknowledgment
12. to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval
13. to remain suspended within or on the surface of a fluid without sinking
15. movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or alternation of different quantities or conditions
17. belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence
19. not elaborate or complicated; simple
21. except on the condition that; except under the circumstances that
22. offensive slang used as an intensive
25. arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
27. existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree
28. to bend or press together so that one part overlaps another
32. to practice or drill in a performance of a play, part, piece of music, etc.
34. a depressant or sedative drug or pill
36. to make known; disclose; divulge
39. a man awarded a nonhereditary title by a sovereign in recognition of merit or service
43. a manner of thinking, feeling, or behaving
44. feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
46. the joint of a finger, especially one of the joints connecting the fingers to the hand
48. to remove clothing or covering from
49. advice, especially legal advice
51. a group of singers and dancers who perform together in a musical or theatrical production
52. to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of
56. to have as belonging to one; own
57. a single metrical line in a poetic composition
58. to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound
59. a kiss; to kiss
60. to fall or flow in drops or small quantities
62. to decide or settle conclusively
64. to try to locate or discover; search for
65. extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity

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1. to throw lightly or casually
2. a student in the second year of high school or college
3. a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism
4. forward in time, place, or order
8. readily seen; visible
9. to strike gently with a light blow or blows
10. the middle of the night; twelve o'clock at night
11. to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems
14. the lowest part in harmonic music; the part sung by the lowest male voices
15. of, relating to, or characteristic of race or races
16. vast; huge; very great
18. a structure of rows of hexagonal wax cells, formed by bees in their hive for the storage of honey, pollen, and their eggs
20. any thick liquid or pasty preparation, as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface
23. to go down or rest on one or both knees
24. to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse
26. a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization
28. people in general, especially those of a particular group or class
29. occurring or done at once; immediate
30. not instead; on the contrary
31. to cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in
33. to contend resolutely with a task, problem, etc.
35. a violation or breach of a law, rule, custom, or the like
37. keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing
38. solid residue from roasting coal in a coke oven; used principally as a fuel and in the production of steel
40. the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others
41. to form into a coiled or spiral shape
42. the state or fact of being present, as with others or in a place
45. in the intervening time; during the interval
47. a district lying immediately outside a city or town, especially a smaller residential community
50. not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached
53. a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group's special interest
54. a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance
55. an abundance of valuable material possessions or resources; riches
61. a light blow or a jolting collision
63. a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
64. to draw (liquid) into the mouth by contracting the muscles of the lips and mouth to make a partial vacuum

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1. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
2. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
3. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
6. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
8. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
10. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
11. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
16. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
18. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
19. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
21. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
22. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
23. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
24. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
27. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
30. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
32. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
36. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
38. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
40. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
41. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
42. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
43. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
44. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
46. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.

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1. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
4. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
5. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
7. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
9. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
12. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
13. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
14. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
15. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
17. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
20. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
21. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
25. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
26. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
28. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
29. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
31. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
33. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
34. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
35. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
37. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
39. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
45. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.

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3. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
5. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
6. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
9. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
15. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
17. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
19. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
20. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
25. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
27. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
29. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
33. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
36. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
37. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
38. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
39. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
40. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
42. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
43. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
44. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
45. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
46. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
47. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
48. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.

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1. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
2. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
4. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
7. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
8. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
10. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
11. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
12. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
13. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
14. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
16. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
18. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
21. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
22. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
23. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
24. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
26. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
28. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
30. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
31. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
32. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
34. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
35. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
41. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.

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2. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
3. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
8. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
13. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
16. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
17. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
18. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
20. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
22. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
26. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
28. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
30. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
31. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
32. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
34. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
36. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
37. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
38. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
40. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
43. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
44. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
45. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
46. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.

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1. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
4. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
5. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
6. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
7. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
9. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
10. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
11. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
12. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
14. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
15. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
19. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
21. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
23. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
24. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
25. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
26. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
27. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
28. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
29. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
33. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
35. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
39. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
41. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
42. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.

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5. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
6. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
7. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
8. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
11. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
12. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
13. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
15. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
17. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
18. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
19. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
22. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
25. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
26. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
29. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
30. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
31. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
32. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
35. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
39. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
40. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
41. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
42. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
43. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
44. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
45. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
46. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
47. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
48. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.

Down

1. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
2. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
3. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
4. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
9. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
10. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
14. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
16. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
20. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
21. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
23. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
24. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
27. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
28. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
33. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
34. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
36. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
37. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
38. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.

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4. a usually hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver which heat and electricity can travel through
6. someone who does the sport of boxing
8. a violent act intended to hurt or damage someone or something
9. no light or not much light
10. to let something you are carrying fall to the ground
12. one of the two organs in your face, which you use to see with
13. the religious period before Easter (= a Christian holiday), in which some Christians do not allow themselves something that they usually enjoy
15. to move down towards the ground
16. to choose something after thinking about several possibilities
17. to begin to be something
20. a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general
21. a unit for measuring temperature
22. doing a lot of things, or moving around a lot
24. a record of your thoughts that you put on the Internet for other people to read
25. to jump into water with your head and arms going in first
27. the study of the way in which trade, industry, and money are organized
29. to prepare food and usually heat it
30. to annoy someone by trying to get their attention when they do not want to see you or talk to you
31. to include the things that are needed for a particular purpose
32. to become different, or to make someone or something become different
34. to decide which thing you want
35. feeling ashamed or shy
36. a qualification from a school, college, or university, or an official document showing that someone has completed a course of study
37. to stay away from a person, place, situation, etc
42. the state that something or someone is in
43. to get to a place
48. the way things or situations really are and not the way you would like them to be
49. very important and necessary
50. to get something by paying money for it
52. big in size or amount
54. worried and nervous
55. used to say how much someone or something weighs
56. ashamed because you have done something wrong
58. the skin of animals that is used to make things such as shoes and bags
60. an electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of information
61. afraid or nervous

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1. a big meat
2. someone whose job is to plan things, especially which buildings are built in towns
3. towards the direction that is in front of you
5. an amount of money that you owe someone
7. An event or experience gives you pleasure.
8. success in doing something good, usually by working hard
11. damage caused to water, air, etc by harmful substances or waste
14. a liquid fuel used in cars
15. an amount of money that you pay to do something, to use something, or to get a service
18. something someone does that is illegal
19. a piece of equipment that you wear over your ears so that you can listen to music without anyone else hearing it
23. to go up something, or onto the top of something
24. towards the direction behind you
26. feeling very happy and enthusiastic
28. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and having no pain
29. a way of buying something in which you arrange to pay for it at a later time
31. very tired
33. a performance of music and singing
34. a small container with medicine inside that you swallow
38. something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination
39. unable to think clearly or to understand something
40. a small coloured rubber bag that you fill with air to play with or to use as a decoration
41. to say what you think will happen in the future
42. in a relaxed way
44. popular at a particular time
45. someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and controls their performance
46. having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them
47. able to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes
51. a flat, usually round, piece of metal used as money
53. with no difficulty
57. the way that you behave
59. a group of objects of the same type that have been collected by one person or in one place

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1. Bakker's band
5. Dueling term for the worship center stage
12. Feels like I'm walking on it
13. The wrong song choice after record shopping
16. Hit single off the album Evergreenication
21. Excellent cans for stacking
22. Ho Chi Minh
23. They either sell hotdogs or pizza
24. Really, really likes stones
25. Dr. Moans' alma mater
26. This sauce will have your stomach rolling
28. Max has a big one
31. In it we trust
32. Track 9
34. The strongest muscle in the body
35. Crew of crummy custodians
36. Carter, Sam, and New Ellie's alma mater
39. They're lousy
41. The only song in the Music Man's accordianr epertoire
43. Agenda including skits and songs
45. Where Sam's waterbottle was flattened
48. What they pay Rich
49. Everybody's favorite plumber
52. Where to get water in the orphace
55. Carter's weapon of choice
59. Sloppy sound
60. Remember to bow to it
63. The right song when about to miss a "train"
65. Crackers for crushing into carpet
66. Raiders of the Lost Ark problem animal
68. Were the boss a bird, he'd surely be a...
69. Christian school buried under Evergreen
71. AquaPlus solution
73. A surprisingly deep subject with Rich
74. Open-toe shoes
76. RJB's tees
77. Sam's singers
82. Traffic laws in Rich's eye
84. Flathead
86. A pack a day keeps the oncologist paid!
89. Drawing devices
90. Rich's signature catchphrase
92. *coughs*
94. Johnny Manchild and the _____________
98. This side up
99. How I wish I was there now
100. The biggest boss
101. JacobEsau : RetinazerSpazmatism : ______
102. Apiary operator
103. Trivia loser's task
106. Game based off a game based off the Bible
108. Concerning lunchtime game
112. Ivan Vanko's understudy
114. He missed
116. Of the old man
117. A big color
119. Premier ride of Rich's Water World
120. The first of 3 unrelated locations
121. Joe : Furry as Max : _____
123. A world of both dirty and clean
125. Rich's favorite poem says they've "come at last"
126. He's lurking in the bathroom stalls
127. Where Rich gets his reads
129. Everybody's favorite vet
130. A concerning talking object in Sam's Mom's office 2
131. What's in Rich's coffee
132. Forever meleded to our work shoes

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2. What all weathermen are on
3. Sucks
4. A great place to become brainwashed
6. Has a commemorative ceiling tile
7. Sam's weapon of choice
8. Legendary league of custodians
9. Do you know what day it is, Bats?
10. Live fast, _________, and never give up
11. A spooky rock band
12. MEGA! MEGA! MEGA!
14. The newest part of Rich's body
15. Binding for 4 years
17. Tool used in a dust test
18. Philips
19. Shirtless and sweating, ideally
20. An ancient evil from the same vein as Dark Carter and Dark Sam
27. MJ bought his bones
29. Annual Rich-free printing project
30. The promised landfill
33. Her dog might be dead
37. Birthplace of Art Room Everest
38. Has a terrible mother
39. ELC "youngers"
40. Strong like...
42. Subject of many signs
44. Enough can buy you lamp oil, rope, bombs...
46. Adam, go get it
47. BAM!
50. Nickname for the GRCS red van
51. Possibly the worst vehicle to cross Belding Rd with
53. Carter
54. What Indernanas does
55. Wait, what? I can't believe it's not...
56. RCS's most powerful artifact
57. Boiler room decoration
58. Concerning lunchtime game
61. Sam will never hit it
62. App game of many floors
63. We just lit the biggest one
64. Urban home of poor plans
67. From Chicago
70. Usual unlocker
72. 127262
75. Thank God he got those pool noodles out of our way
78. Written on at the end of the day
79. He has to go
80. Trick shot channel
81. Floor machine solution
83. Borin'
85. Carter's favorite drawing
87. A terrible mobile game
88. The second of 3 unrelated locations
89. They come in sizes "fat" and "skinny"
91. Old Logan's spice of choice
93. ELC "olders"
95. "TEARS UP"
96. Causes the aimless spirits of slain monsters to return to flesh
97. Sam's suicidal car
104. A ghost disturbed whilst edging outdoors
105. Max's favorite drawing
107. What color is yours?
109. Rich's signature toss
110. Impenatrable close-toed shoes
111. The third of 3 unrelated locations
113. They're gonna blow it up for the 4th of July
115. Feat. Nyenhell
118. Carter's convinced it's rigged
122. 127259
124. Welcome... Let's go!
128. Serves coffee or assholery

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4. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
7. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
9. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
10. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
13. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
16. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
18. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
22. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
24. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
25. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
26. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.
29. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
31. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
33. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
34. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
35. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
37. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
38. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
41. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
43. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
44. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
45. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
46. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
47. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.

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1. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
2. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
3. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
5. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
6. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
8. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
11. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
12. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
14. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
15. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
17. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
19. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.
20. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
21. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
23. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
27. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
28. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
30. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
31. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
32. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
36. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
39. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
40. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
42. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.

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4. Four penguins being hero's to stop an evil octopus.
6. A third movie with three friends going to find the person who should be the new king of Far Far Away.
7. A male macaw and a female macaw chained together and meeting other birds trying to make them fall in love.
8. A spy that transforms into a pigeon, and is with someone to try and stop a guy with a robot hand.
15. Characters inside a phone with the main character trying to find a hacker so he can be a meh.
16. Chickens trying to escape from the farm so they won't be killed.
17. A live action movie with spies who can have masks to be other people.
18. An ogre trying to get his swamp back by saving a princess and bringing her to the villain who wants to marry her.
19. A second movie with singers getting ready for a space show at the theater.
20. Dogs at a place called Blue Creek.
22. Characters who loves to sing, dance, and hug. And the main protagonist setting off to save her friends from getting eaten by bergens.
24. Park animals trying to find nuts for themselves.
27. Characters at their home with lots, and lots of dragons and the main character wondering if there's a hidden world.
30. A fourth movie with toys going on a road trip and the main toy getting a spork back for his owner at a carnival.
32. A fourth movie with an ogre being tricked to signing a contract.
34. A second live action movie with people getting sucked into a game doing the next level.
38. Krakens living on the land and not in the ocean.
40. An dog father to a human boy who have a Way Back.
41. Yetis trying to find someone they don't see at their village.
42. A space ranger trying to reach hyper speed so he and everyone can go home.
43. Bulls getting ready for a bull fight to see who will get chosen by the minotaur.
44. A second movie with characters leaving their swamp to go meet the king, and queen of Far Far Away.
45. A third movie with zoo animals joining a circus.
46. A third movie with toys going to Sunnyside Daycare.

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1. Two friend making their mean principle become the greatest superhero of all time.
2. A Disney movie with friends and a robot being hero's to save their city.
3. A Disney movie about a place beneath the world where people go to find the heart of.
4. A second movie with a characters finding the wishing star to make a wish.
5. A Lego construction worker trying to be the special and meets masterbuilders.
7. A chameleon telling folks some lies at a Ranch making him be a Sheriff.
9. A second movie with Two macaws and their kids going to the Amazon to look for more macaws like them.
10. An inventor trying to find another inventor at a place called Robot City.
11. A second movie with two adult brothers turning back into kids to stop someone at a school.
12. A second movie with Lego characters getting taken somewhere called the Systar System.
13. Animals being supers with powers to save all of the superhero's.
14. A second movie with emotions meeting new emotions.
21. A second movie with zoo animals finding their selves in Africa where they belong.
23. Characters who gets chosen by the moon to be [Fourth Title word], and to stop a boogie man.
25. A robot in a wild with animals and being a mother to a goose.
26. A second movie with toys trying to rescue the main protagonist who gets kidnapped to go to a museum in Japan.
28. Five animals being bad and becomes good guys at the end.
29. [Title] and lemurs trying to find a nesting ground that has water.
31. Animals in the woods trying to steal food.
33. Characters with gifts except the main protagonist.
35. A second movie with someone sailing across the sea with a crew to find an island that is under water.
36. a Pixar movie with monsters going through doors to scare children.
37. A second movie with animals trying to take back their park by destroying an amusement park.
39. Zoo animals finding their selves stuck on an island.

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1. The legendary composer and lyricist behind "Sweeney Todd" and "Company."
5. "You Will Be Found" is the emotional anthem of this Pasek and Paul hit.
6. The tribal love-rock musical that brought the 1960s counterculture to the Broadway stage.
8. The heartwarming true story of the planes grounded in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11.
10. He haunts the Paris Opera House in Andrew Lloyd Webber's longest-running spectacle.
12. Maria teaches the von Trapp children to sing using "Do-Re-Mi."
14. The Plastics rule the hallways of North Shore High in this Tina Fey musical.
16. The untold musical story of the witches of Oz.
19. The magical nanny who is practically perfect in every way.
20. A street rat discovers a whole new world on a magic carpet ride.
21. The barricade boys fight for freedom in this epic Boublil and Schönberg musical.
23. A German term for the very first rehearsal where the cast sings with the full orchestra.
26. A vaudeville-style musical featuring merry murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly.
29. The ex-wives of King Henry VIII take the mic to rewrite historical heartbreak into pop anthems.
31. Jonathan Larson's 1990s rock adaptation of the opera "La Bohème."
32. Dancers auditioning for a spot on the line desperately sing "I Hope I Get It."
33. The musical comedy "lovingly ripped off from" the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
35. "What's your damage?" is a catchphrase in this dark high school musical based on the 1989 film.
36. are fifty musical theatre clues, formatted exactly as requested with the answer in all caps, a tab space, and then the hint. They cover a great mix of classic shows, contemporary hits, and essential Broadway terminology that should be perfect for your class.
39. The highest award for excellence in Broadway theatre, named after Antoinette Perry.
41. A vocal technique used by musical theatre singers to project powerfully and loudly in their upper register.
42. The iconic yellow-and-black program handed to you by an usher at a Broadway show.
44. The musical ogre who leaves his swamp with a talking Donkey to rescue Princess Fiona.
45. Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit hip-hop history lesson about a founding father.
46. The instrumental medley of the show's songs played by the orchestra before the curtain rises.
48. Duncan Sheik's rock musical about repressed 19th-century German teenagers discovering themselves.
49. A telekinetic, book-loving little girl takes on the terrifying Miss Trunchbull.
50. The tragic 1950s retelling of Romeo and Juliet featuring the Jets and the Sharks.
51. An off-stage performer who learns multiple ensemble tracks to cover sudden absences.

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2. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical detailing the rise of the First Lady of Argentina.
3. Elder Price and Elder Cunningham are sent on a mission to Uganda in this satirical comedy.
4. The colorful musical amalgamation of a famous children's author's books, featuring Horton the Elephant.
7. Tracy Turnblad dances her way onto the Corny Collins Show in 1960s Baltimore.
9. Tevye the dairyman tries to maintain "Tradition" in Anatevka: _____ on the Roof.
11. Julie Taymor's visionary, puppet-filled Disney spectacle set in the Pride Lands.
13. Donna prepares for her daughter's wedding on a Greek island to the tunes of ABBA.
15. Rodgers and Hammerstein's groundbreaking first collaboration, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.
17. "Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome" to the Kit Kat Klub in this Kander and Ebb classic.
18. "The sun will come out tomorrow" for this optimistic, red-headed orphan.
22. The last name of the legendary composer who wrote the music for "Wicked," "Pippin," and "Godspell."
24. The creative visionary who designs all the dance numbers for a production.
25. The Disney musical about the 1899 strike where the newsboys "Seize the Day."
27. Orpheus descends into the industrial underworld in this folk-jazz musical.
28. The instrumental music played at the beginning of Act II to settle the audience back down.
30. Stephen Sondheim's complex, fractured fairy tale crossover.
34. Say his name three times and this demon will appear on stage.
37. "Feed me, Seymour!" demands the bloodthirsty plant in this sci-fi musical comedy.
38. The traditional theatrical term for a big, show-stopping number near the end of a musical: the _____ number.
40. Jenna bakes her feelings into inventive pies in this Sara Bareilles musical.
43. Danny and Sandy sing about their "Summer Nights" at Rydell High.
47. The sunken area directly in front of the stage where the orchestra plays.

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3. We came, we saw, we did not swim and what a climb it was
4. Where Alex first met the twins
6. Thing to do in the kitchen
7. ____ panel
11. The Rockrest wifi password, and what I say when seeing the twins
12. Alex's call to action *takes off sweater*
15. Don't tell my mom that you are one! Colin will be proud though.
17. Famous band that, in a song, describes who you are to me
18. Don't ask if she's sleeping! For short
19. On you, when you’re melting, it melts me
20. Even if yours is fading, its never lost
21. A greek letter, and a stay reimburser
27. How you like your rides, but not your ATV rides
32. Its said magic is made underneath them in Gunnison
33. A garden favorite
35. Quit it!
38. Your undefeated smile maker
39. The chillest, smartest, kindest stoner we know
40. Be careful with John's, do what you want with mine, casually
42. In 2025? Im down, in Costa Rica? Sure
43. Next time we go here, we have to bring a canoe
44. Look her up, in 2025
45. Where you'll make your millions
49. Something you're always down for, even if the rover ain’t
50. You're gunna go, and im gunna be there
53. Where sparks flew?
55. Where I have roots and you have friends
57. It's in the middle of the boy? But it's for the first boy.
58. Band famous for hit song "It Must Be Love"
61. "Baby, can you wait to buy a ____"
63. What we're gunna be, see ya shan
64. Alex's addiction, informally, hint it doesnt march
65. We get them, everywhere we go
66. Singers "Say its ______"
67. Money, or almost everything I wear for you
69. Its surprising how hard it is for bugs to get in
71. You, in the sky
76. Let's make it!
77. Its made for you and me
78. Where we found the jungle
80. You need to practice this! For short
82. Jenny is one
85. 02835
86. Hattie Mae's is to die for
87. ~Crazy cat lady, and the coolest cat on the pan handle
88. Keeper of our memories
90. Aspirin Helps, informally
91. The first place you said YES
92. Never wanna leave here, abbr.
93. Want to go pick one out?
94. The winter wonderland, for short
95. I would go again, once a year with you, but maybe hear the flute next time
96. Me, in the sand

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1. We did it alot in 2024, but will rarely, in 2025
2. The river said we had to
5. They keep your piggies happy
8. One of your most attractive traits
9. I keep buying them, but havent bought the one
10. A clothing surprise that makes me rise
13. 2003 film, and how I feel about you
14. A penalty in football, and important before bed
16. Sport where who's better is actually a question
22. To be found in eachother, blindly
23. Security guards and Colin have both seen you with them
24. Bomething a bear likes + something beau likes = what i call you
25. A top priority in January of 2025
26. You have to beg for them
28. An everyday flavor
29. What you'll have more of in 2025 than ever before, bring your PJs!
30. She's a sexy old lady, but she's younger than you
31. A portmanteau of guidance for Alex
34. At first, she was our friend, now we dont show her much love, and she is an it!
36. How life is gunna be
37. Its almost over
38. If you cant beat him, join him. You like it though
41. The first song we'll hear when we're....ya know
46. Its a love/hate thing for you, and a love/love thing for me
47. _ _ rn ho_ _
48. Where we dug up some of your roots? For short
51. ______ on fire
52. #2, dubbed, if gender goes according to plan
54. Good morning sweetie?
55. Who's a good boy, informally
56. Time in this is important, for us and Beau
59. You're going to try it in 2025, only $20 a round
60. There is no Sophie Potter without them
62. A nickname and a descriptor of you
68. A.H.H.'s Grocery Store, of sorts
69. A reading we've never read
70. You are mine, no matter where we are
72. You weren't sure at first about this iconic duo, for short
73. Where you just kept coming? Thanks booking.com
74. Alex's #1 on Resy, informally
75. "How _____ do you need?"
79. We watched him team up with an old foe
81. _____ Valmonte, Golden Villa
83. Leg around leg, casually
84. When green, a key ingredient in veggie pasta, or aka you
89. We bought almost every one mexico had to offer
94. We made it!

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1. In Ancient Greek music, a system of tetrachords spanning two octaves
3. Text setting in which a long melodic passage is sung to a single syllable of text
4. Texts of the Mass that remain the same on most or all days of the church calendar
7. A manner of performing chant in which two or more groups/choirs alternate
9. Gregorian ________: repertoire of monophonic song used in the Roman Catholic Church, so called because it was traditionally attributed to Pope Gregory
10. Ancient Greek reed instrument, usually played in pairs
12. ______ tablet: Clay tablet found in an ancient Sumerian city, containing the earliest known musical notation
14. Song to or in praise of a god
15. A poem of praise to God, one of 150 in the Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Scriptures (the Christian Old Testament). Singing psalms was a central part of both Jewish and Christian worship
17. The practice of chanting prayers; it is one of the elements shared in both Jewish and Christian religious practice
18. A group of 5-8 pitches arranged according to a certain pattern of intervals
19. Ancient Greek term describing the unification of parts in an orderly whole
20. The support or influence of a patron; in the arts, it refers to the people or institutions that financially support artistic activity
21. Texts of the Mass that change depending on the day in the church calendar
22. Akkadian high priestess in the Ancient Sumerian city of Ur, she is the earliest composer known by name
23. The prescribed body of texts to be spoken or sung and ritual actions to be performed in a religious service
25. ______ hand: a visual aid to help with solmization and learning music
27. Greek philosopher who believed education was a key to creating better citizens and that music would discipline children’s minds and souls, while gymnastics would train the body
29. ________ neumes: In an early form of notation, neumes arranged so that their relative height indicated higher or lower pitch
31. Ancient Greek term describing music, text, and dance conceived as a whole
36. In ancient Greece, the word for music as a performing art
38. Roman institution in which the choral singers initially learned chant through oral transmission, but in which other music teaching methods were developed, such as notation and solmization
39. Text setting in which one note is sung per syllable of text
40. Medieval theorist who developed systems to teach chant to the choirboys of the Schola Cantorum, such as notation through lines and spaces, solmization, and the Guidonian hand
41. An early form of chant notation; a symbol to indicate a certain number of notes and general melodic direction.
42. A form of transmission in which music is passed down from person to person, without being written down

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2. A system that uses syllables as a mnemonic devices for indicating melodic intervals
5. Greek astronomer who wrote about the connections between music and astronomy, including the concept of harmonia
6. Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire who standardized and disseminated the Roman liturgy and chant across his expanding empire
8. A type of performance in which the music is created as it is being performed
11. Ancient Greek stringed instrument; a large lyre
13. A manner of performing chant in which a soloist alternates with a group
14. German abbess, mystic, writer, and composer who wrote the largest body of attributed chant
16. The most important service in the Roman church; also, a musical setting of the Mass Ordinary
24. Greek mathematician who taught that mathematical relationships were the foundation of the study of music, and understanding them would help understand the harmony of the universe
26. In Greek and medieval theory, a scale of four notes spanning a perfect fourth
28. Plucked string instrument with a resonating soundbox, two arms, crossbar, and strings that run parallel to the soundboard and attach to the crossbar
30. Pupil of Aristotle who wrote the earliest book on music theory; his definitions (notes, intervals, scales) established the basis for all later music theory
32. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
33. A series of eight prayer services of the Roman church, celebrated daily at specified times, especially in monasteries and convents
34. Greek philosopher who included music in the four branches of education, agreeing with Plato that music helped to develop the moral character of children, and thought music should also be used “for intellectual enjoyment in leisure”
35. The musical texture consisting of a single melodic line
37. Sumerian string instrument with a bull’s head at one end of the soundbox
40. Medieval Pope who was responsible for the collection (and possibly composition) of the Roman repertory of chant; legend had it that the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove dictated the chant melodies to him
41. Text setting, particularly in chant, in which one to six notes is sung per syllable of text

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5. A holiday on October 31st where people dress in costumes and go trick-or-treating.
9. A monotreme (egg-laying mammal) found in Australia with a duck-like bill.
16. Lasting for a very short time; brief.
17. A Mexican salamander that remains in its larval state throughout its life.
21. One of only two "doubly landlocked" countries in the world.
22. A literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
23. The station serving the international aviation hub at Chek Lap Kok.
24. The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., "sizzle").
25. A U-shaped lake that forms when a wide bend of a river is cut off.
26. Either of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.
27. A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
30. A lizard known for its ability to change color to blend into its surroundings.
31. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
35. A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea.
36. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
39. A famous oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome.
41. Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
44. A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
45. With each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others.
47. An East African country famous for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves.
48. The capital of China and host of the 2008 and 2022 Olympics.
51. A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g., "deafening silence").
53. The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
54. An open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports.
55. To fix a relationship or idea firmly; to make something settle permanently.
56. A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music.
57. The language of ancient Rome that heavily influenced the English vocabulary.
58. The world's only scaly mammal, often found in parts of Asia and Africa.

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1. Lasting for a very short time.
2. A small marsupial from Australia often called "the world's happiest animal."
3. Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
4. Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
6. Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use.
7. A rapid, slight variation in pitch in singing or playing some instruments, producing a richer tone.
8. The major interchange station where the East Rail, Tsuen Wan, Island, and South Island lines meet.
10. The station that serves the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
11. A method of singing used by male singers to sing notes higher than their normal range.
12. The concluding passage of a piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure.
13. An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play.
14. The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
15. The terminal station of the Kwun Tong Line, named after a housing estate shaped like a ship.
18. The "Bard of Avon" who added over 1,700 words to the English language.
19. A musical dynamic marking indicating the music should be played loudly.
20. A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
28. A musical tempo marking meaning "slowly."
29. A winding curve or bend in a river.
32. The capital and largest city of North Korea.
33. The northernmost capital city of a sovereign state (Iceland).
34. The Hindu festival of lights, celebrated every autumn.
37. The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
38. Wicked or criminal (typically used to describe an action or person).
40. An animal native to the Congo that looks like a cross between a deer and a zebra.
42. A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
43. An island nation in the South Pacific known for its coral reefs and palm-lined beaches.
45. A large area of flat, unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
46. A former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
49. The time or date at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length.
50. A medium-sized toothed whale that possesses a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth.
52. The smallest and southernmost province of China, known for its tropical beaches.
56. The largest living rodent in the world, native to South America.

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2. Boy left "Home Alone"
3. Warm material for winter wear
6. Surname of the "Home Alone" protagonists
8. Wintery nip
9. Scrooge's deceased business partner
10. One of the Three Wise Men in "The Nativity Story"
12. Candy cane flavor
18. Christmas joy thief
19. Unique winter crystal
20. Icing on cookies and cakes
25. Crisp, spicy cookie
26. Father in "Jingle All the Way"
27. Dill, setting for "Christmas with the Kranks"
31. Surname of a chaotic Christmas family
33. Almond confectionery
34. The other half of the "Wet Bandits"
35. Winter sport gear
37. Stepdad in "The Santa Clause"
40. Another one of Santa's team
41. Where extra gifts are kept
43. Holder for a wick and wax
46. Character swapping houses in "The Holiday"
48. Type of tree often used at Christmas
52. Soft fabric for festive attire
53. The cute mogwai in "Gremlins"
54. Shiny strands decorating trees
55. Warm material for pajamas
60. Miniature decorative sculpture
61. Warm chocolatey drink
63. Type of pudding mentioned in a carol
64. One half of the "Wet Bandits" in "Home Alone"
66. Bully in "A Christmas Story"
69. Unified sound of carols
70. Traditional hot cider
72. One of Santa's reindeer
73. Santa's alternative title
74. Burned during Christmas for tradition
75. Character in "The Holiday"
76. When Santa is rumored to visit
78. Light snowfall
80. Helpers in Santa's workshop
83. Festive apple drink
88. Type of tree that doesn't lose its leaves
90. Glowing piece of wood in a fireplace
91. Department store in "Elf"
92. Common sauce at the holidays
96. Kevin's brother in "Home Alone"
97. Wintery projectile in playful fights
99. Decorative strip for gifts
100. Mr., villainous neighbor in "Frosty the Snowman"
101. Santa's antlered navigator
102. Fragrant Christmas tree variety
105. Red-leafed plant associated with Christmas
107. Nippy mythical figure
110. Santa's mode of transport
111. Sound of small bells
115. Type of spiced wine
117. The head elf in "Fred Claus"
120. Santa's surname in "Miracle on 34th Street"
124. Dripping winter stalactite
125. George Bailey's wife in "It's a Wonderful Life"
127. Character played by Jude Law in "The Holiday"
128. Edible construction project
129. Circular arrangement of foliage
130. Scrooge-like TV exec in "Scrooged"
131. Center, location of a famous Christmas tree
132. Snowman with a corncob pipe
133. The helpful elf in "The Santa Clause"

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1. Common flavor in holiday cookies
4. Singers spreading holiday cheer
5. Decoration for a Christmas tree
7. Roasted on an open fire
11. bells Jingling festive sounds
13. Express train to the North
14. Gift in a Christmas song
15. Tongue-stuck friend in "A Christmas Story"
16. Sweetener for cookies
17. Dill, setting for "Christmas with the Kranks"
21. Hearth of the home during Christmas
22. What some animals do during winter
23. Decorative festive wreath
24. Densely baked holiday dessert
28. Mania-inducing toy in "Jingle All the Way"
29. Coniferous tree seed bearer
30. Buddy’s last name in "Elf"
32. Bird in a pear tree
35. Shortest day of the year
36. Adult narrator in "A Christmas Story"
38. Falls, the setting of "It's a Wonderful Life"
39. Twinkling nocturnal guide
42. Decorative strips for gifts
44. Spice used in holiday recipes
45. Pumpkin king who discovers Christmas Town
47. Spice used in holiday cooking
49. BB gun desirer in "A Christmas Story"
50. Hanging ice decorations
51. Blanket-carrying philosopher in "Peanuts"
56. Minty seasonal plant
57. The Grinch's loyal dog
58. Illumination for silent nights
59. Bedcover that's often a gift
62. cane Striped sweet treat
65. Kiss beneath this festive plant
67. Covering for presents
68. Number of days in a Christmas song
69. Green plant with red berries
70. Winter's magic land
71. Pudding fruit
77. Spiced cookie often shaped like people
79. Charlie Brown's psychiatrist
81. A miser from a Dickens' tale
82. Winter sled
84. Decorative, not functional
85. Buddy's designation in a Christmas comedy
86. The world's best tree salesman in "Christmas Vacation"
87. Scrooge's nephew in "A Christmas Carol"
89. French word for Christmas
92. Bad kids' Christmas gift, traditionally
93. Name of the main elf in "Elf"
94. Kevin's mother in "Home Alone"
95. Mythical holiday figure of folklore
96. Severe snowstorm
98. Town in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
103. Hung by the chimney with care
104. Cratchit, Scrooge's clerk
106. Round tree decoration
108. Grinch's dog in the animated movie
109. The family name in "The Santa Clause"
112. Soldier that cracks shells
113. Creamy holiday beverage
114. Buddy the Elf's love interest
116. The Mayor's daughter in "The Polar Express"
118. George Bailey's daughter in "It's a Wonderful Life"
119. Character played by Jack Black in "The Holiday"
121. Old term for Christmas time
122. Quirky prize in "A Christmas Story"
123. Villain in "Die Hard"
126. Santa's unconventional entrance

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1. _ _ rn ho_ _
5. Jenny is one
7. Where you just kept coming? Thanks booking.com
9. Singers "Say its ______"
12. #2, dubbed, if gender goes according to plan
13. You, in the sky
16. Hattie Mae's is to die for
17. Be careful with John's, do what you want with mine, casually
18. The first song we'll hear when we're....ya know
19. ______ on fire
22. You need to practice this! For short
23. Where you'll make your millions
25. Something you're always down for, even if the rover ain’t
28. Who's a good boy, informally
30. "Baby, can you wait to buy a ____"
31. You're gunna go, and im gunna be there
33. Money, or almost everything I wear for you
34. At first, she was our friend, now we dont show her much love, and she is an it!
37. Sport where who's better is actually a question
39. The first place you said YES
42. I keep buying them, but havent bought the one
44. Aspirin Helps, informally
45. Good morning sweetie?
46. A reading we've never read
47. A portmanteau of guidance for Alex
48. Where I have roots and you have friends
49. Thing to do in the kitchen
51. Alex's addiction, informally, hint it doesnt march
52. You have to beg for them
53. _____ Valmonte, Golden Villa
56. 02835
60. In 2025? Im down, in Costa Rica? Sure
62. We made it!
63. An everyday flavor
66. If you cant beat him, join him. You like it though
67. ____ panel
68. You weren't sure at first about this iconic duo, for short
69. The river said we had to
71. Famous band that, in a song, describes who you are to me
74. How life is gunna be
75. Its made for you and me
78. We did it alot in 2024, but will rarely, in 2025
80. Where we dug up some of your roots? For short
83. It's in the middle of the boy? But it's for the first boy.
85. Let's make it!
86. Leg around leg, casually
90. A top priority in January of 2025
91. Never wanna leave here, abbr.
92. A.H.H.'s Grocery Store, of sorts
93. Its a love/hate thing for you, and a love/love thing for me
94. A greek letter, and a stay reimburser

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1. What you'll have more of in 2025 than ever before, bring your PJs!
2. You're going to try it in 2025, only $20 a round
3. Where Alex first met the twins
4. They keep your piggies happy
5. ~Crazy cat lady, and the coolest cat on the pan handle
6. Bomething a bear likes + something beau likes = what i call you
8. Don't tell my mom that you are one! Colin will be proud though.
10. On you, when you’re melting, it melts me
11. Alex's #1 on Resy, informally
14. A garden favorite
15. Where sparks flew?
17. The winter wonderland, for short
20. Want to go pick one out?
21. A nickname and a descriptor of you
24. We get them, everywhere we go
26. Its almost over
27. How you like your rides, but not your ATV rides
29. A clothing surprise that makes me rise
32. "How _____ do you need?"
33. Next time we go here, we have to bring a canoe
35. Even if yours is fading, its never lost
36. 2003 film, and how I feel about you
38. We watched him team up with an old foe
40. Look her up, in 2025
41. She's a sexy old lady, but she's younger than you
43. Security guards and Colin have both seen you with them
50. One of your most attractive traits
54. We came, we saw, we did not swim and what a climb it was
55. Its said magic is made underneath them in Gunnison
57. Quit it!
58. Time in this is important, for us and Beau
59. Where we found the jungle
61. What we're gunna be, see ya shan
64. There is no Sophie Potter without them
65. The Rockrest wifi password, and what I say when seeing the twins
66. We bought almost every one mexico had to offer
70. Its surprising how hard it is for bugs to get in
72. The chillest, smartest, kindest stoner we know
73. Me, in the sand
76. Don't ask if she's sleeping! For short
77. You are mine, no matter where we are
78. A penalty in football, and important before bed
79. Alex's call to action *takes off sweater*
81. Keeper of our memories
82. I would go again, once a year with you, but maybe hear the flute next time
84. Your undefeated smile maker
87. To be found in eachother, blindly
88. When green, a key ingredient in veggie pasta, or aka you
89. Band famous for hit song "It Must Be Love"

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3. The art of performing tricks that seem to be impossible, often involving sleight of hand or illusion.（表演看似不可能的技巧的艺术，常涉及手法或错觉。）
6. A planned series of future events, items, or performances.（未来一系列有计划的活动、项目或表演。）
8. A recording of moving images and sound, typically made using a video camera.（动态图像和声音的记录，通常用摄像机拍摄。）
10. A person who creates works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or drawings.（创作艺术作品，如绘画、雕塑或素描的人。）
12. A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists.（一部或多部幕的戏剧作品，为歌手和乐器演奏者配乐。）
13. Decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), typically by making a detailed drawing of it.（决定（建筑物、服装或其他物体）的外观和功能，通常通过绘制详细图纸。）
15. The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture.（人类创造性技能和想象力的表达或应用，通常以绘画或雕塑等视觉形式呈现。）
17. A device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals.（用于以照片、胶片或视频信号形式记录视觉图像的设备。）
19. Present a form of entertainment, such as a play, concert, or show.（呈现一种娱乐形式，如戏剧、音乐会或表演。）
20. A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a cinema or on television.（由相机记录的故事或事件，以一组动态图像呈现，可在电影院或电视上播放。）

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1. Apply color to a surface, typically with a brush. Also, a colored liquid used for this purpose.（用刷子等将颜色涂在表面。也指用于此目的的有色液体，这里取绘画含义帮助理解字谜。）
2. Move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.（随着音乐有节奏地移动，通常遵循一组设定的舞步。）
4. An event, performance, or display intended to entertain or inform an audience.（旨在娱乐或告知观众的活动、表演或展示。）
5. A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, especially a satirical one in a newspaper or magazine. Also, an animated film.（以幽默夸张的方式展示对象特征的简单绘画，尤指报纸或杂志上的讽刺画。也指动画电影，此处取动画电影含义帮助理解字谜。）
6. A photograph; a picture made using a camera.（照片，用相机拍摄的图片。）
7. A film.（电影。）
9. A play for the theatre, radio, or television.（用于剧院、广播或电视的戏剧。）
10. A short advertisement in a newspaper, on television, etc.（报纸、电视等上的简短广告。）
11. A flat, vertical surface on which images from a film, slide, or video are projected or displayed.（一个平坦的垂直表面，电影、幻灯片或视频的图像在上面投射或显示。）
14. A raised platform in a theatre, on which actors, entertainers, etc., perform.（剧院里的升高平台，演员、艺人等在上面表演。）
16. Produce a picture or diagram by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc.（用铅笔、钢笔等在纸上画线和做标记来创作图片或图表。）
18. Vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.（声乐或器乐声音（或两者）以产生形式美、和声以及情感表达的方式组合在一起。）

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4. my voice started to __ as i spoke in front of the class, my legs started to shake as well - even my hands got sweaty!
5. the little kid's smile started to drop and his lips started to quiver when his mother confronted him about his missing assignments. he sniffled and looked up at her __ and could only whisper an 'i'm sorry.'
9. tears of __ hit the floor as she stared at the broken picture of her grandfather. it was the only picture she took of him, and now it was gone.
10. my shoulders slumped __ly and i started to groggily trudge away to my room. i failed my math test!
13. i was __ determined to uncover the secret of the scroll.
14. i read some of chopin's most romantic __s the other day.
15. the judge __ the man of murder.
16. the broker was liable for supplying their customer with the wrong drug; he had to pay a big fine.
18. joy's younger brother was incredibly __; he held his mother's purse when she needed something, he helped a kid get out of a tree, and he stopped the small fire from spreading earlier.
20. he managed to __ the kidnappers by escaping into a crowded nightclub.
23. the car had __ off course and was heading straight into the tree.
24. the __ of the pro hero's appearance in public was so extreme that all of his fans would crowd around him & take a picture with every chance they got.
26. majority of the females nowadays __ singers & musicians because of their looks and music.
27. the __ dog across the street started to bark & growl at my brother & i. foam visibly seeped out of it's mouth - it must've been really angry!
28. an annoying thing that little kids do is that they will __ your actions when you get angry at them.
29. rich people are generally viewed by the people of the middle class as __, snobbish, and conceited beings, though i'm positive they have struggles of their own (even if they're wealthy).
30. i looked __ly at the summary on the back of the book. i didn't believe my teacher's words - how would a book like this ever be one that i'd like?
32. my friend was swinging her feet beneath her like she didn't have a care in the world, but i wasn't too surprised. she had always been a cool, calm, and __ person.
35. he was __ at being the first suspect. he was mad at why nobody would believe what he said - he didn't kill anyone!
36. the magic potion was a vital __ in curing ali's bedridden grandfather.
38. i think loyalty is a trait everyone should show without unquestioning __.
39. i rolled my eyes at my uncle's joke – it was so __, yet i let out a small snicker.

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1. multiple companies volunteered to advertise this __able technology.
2. william truly was an __ man; he wouldn't laugh at the jokes his colleagues cracked, he didn't seem to cry a lot, and he definitely wasn't happy-go-lucky.
3. she put her hands on her hips and puffed out her chest in __. rose had won the race!
6. mrs.stark's eyes went wide with shock. the situation was __ – her husband was dead before her eyes!
7. the little girl felt __ about going home; her stomach started to feel queasy, and she would make up excuses to avoid going home.
8. the poor girl couldn't stop __ when the mosquitos came near her and started sucking her blood.
11. i __ed in disgust - the milk looked expired. i was definitely not gonna drink that!
12. she __ed her attacker's attention span by throwing random objects at him from different directions.
17. just as my mother and i were about to cross the street, i felt a strong wave of __ overcome my body. i quickly held my mom's wrists and pulled her back. thank god that truck didn't hit her!
19. the city was __ of gang violence, so they made sure to have policemen stationed at alleyways at night.
21. there was a great roar erupting from the __ crowd at the concert.
22. the girl was entranced by the sunset's purple & golden-ish __. it was a beautiful sight.
25. my oldest brother was sent to a __ because he kept putting graffiti on the walls and destroyed some public property with his friends.
31. the black __ butler seemed to blend with the darkness. it was probably because of how dark his clothing was.
33. my father scowled and shoved his hands in his pockets before dismissing me from the dinner table.
34. the death of her sister caused my aunt's face to go __. she looked pale, like as if she saw a ghost.
37. the drunk man was in a __ous state; he couldn't walk properly and he slurred on all his words.

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2. - comic operas with a light-hearted storyline that often have happy endings.
6. - a musical academic society of nobles, poets, and composers who met in the late 1500s for musical discussions.
7. - this becomes commonplace in Baroque music, and is a technique where musicians would add details to specific notes or melodies.
10. - a composition in several movements for one to eight instruments.
13. - a composition for instrumental soloist and orchestra, usually in three movements: fast, slow, fast.
15. - considered the first great opera.
16. - in a fugue, this technique reverses the subject and begins with the last note.
17. - the main theme of a fugue.
18. - an outstanding performer of the highest abilities.
22. - churches used these in their music and art to appeal to the public.
24. - the creator of the music.
26. - serious opera that often end in tragedy.
28. - in a fugue, this technique shortens the subject to make it sound faster.
29. - The first known opera written in the Baroque style.
31. - considered one of the greatest composers of all time now. During his life, he was not famous.
33. - a musical work for one or more voices with instrumental accompaniment.
34. - this was the primary source of entertainment during the Baroque era.
36. - these were colonized during the Baroque era.
37. - the baroque era focused on this with goals of happiness, freedom, and knowledge.
39. - the creator of the opera text.
40. - these contained an array of decadent surface treatments, twisting elements, and gilded statuary during the Baroque era.
42. - sacred music became much more ___________.
44. - this is the most frequently performed oratorio today.
47. - this age is the intellectual and philosophical movement of the 17th/18th centuries.
50. - master of the Italian Opera and English Oratorio.
52. - this technique emphasized words in music by extending them.
54. - later music in the Baroque era leaned toward this.
55. - vocal piece for two voices and instrumental accompaniment.
56. - also called "supers," these are members of the cast who do not sing or dance, but carry out acts such as holding props.
58. - these types of chords became commonplace in Baroque music.
59. - how many moods does a Baroque piece usually express?
61. - was composed and commissioned for specific events and services.
62. - this invention of Galileo allowed people to see that the sun was the center of the solar system.
63. - the number of opera houses in Venice during 1637-1700.
64. - although developed in the Renaissance, this is still a commonly used technique by Baroque composers.
65. - these ran the governments of Europe during the Baroque era.
66. - this is used more freely in Baroque music to create extreme emotions.

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1. - a composition for several instrumental soloists and small orchestra; common in the late baroque era.
3. - this instrument was invented to the end of the baroque era.
4. continuo - a keyboard instrument that plays the bass line with chords above.
5. - the musical technique of repeating an idea at different times in different voices.
8. - major and minor scales become this basis for most music during the Baroque period.
9. - a male singer who had been castrated before puberty to keep his voice from dropping to a lower range.
11. - a compositional technique combining two or more melodic lines into a meaningful whole.
12. - singers, both soloists and chorus members.
14. - a technique in which singing matches patterns of speech.
19. - a large-scale composition for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra that has no acting, scenery, or costumes.
20. - repeated rhythmic patterns throughout a Baroque piece gave this.
21. - these were characterized by exaggeration, clarity, and dramatic use of light during the Baroque era.
23. - considered the greatest English composer from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
25. - a composer who lived and worked in Venice during the later years of the Baroque era. He is most famous for his work "The Four Seasons."
27. - were considered by composers to expand the polyphony and melodies.
30. - members of the orchestra that accompanies the vocalists and dancers.
32. - help to tell the story through dance.
35. - melodic vocal solo with instrumental accompaniment.
38. - perfected the violin during the Baroque era.
41. - vocal piece for a choir of voices.
43. - melodies of Baroque music are usually _________ and difficult to remember.
45. - repeated use of the melodic idea in higher or lower intervals.
46. - these people employed many musicians, as they did very little work and constantly yearned for entertainment.
48. - in a fugue, this technique lengthens the subject to make it sound slower.
49. - these were expressive, emotional, and dynamic during the Baroque era.
51. - dynamic shifts are usually this, going from soft to loud abruptly. Also referred to as "terraced dynamics"
53. - rhythms are often this throughout a Baroque piece of music.
57. - stages the production and coaches the cast on how to act, move, and portray their characters.
60. - in a fugue, this technique takes the subject and turns it upside down.

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1. The math problem was extremely __________ and I couldn't figure it out.
4. Mayday is the most famous ______ in Taiwan.
5. The trainer gave the command and the dog immediately sat down and waited for its next -----.
11. The __________ of the dog was overjoyed when they were reunited after the animal went missing.
12. There are at _____ a few 7-11's on every street in Taipei.
14. ______ found that studying helps you learn more.
17. The magician performed an impressive __________ for the audience.
18. dog The __________ dog was trained to search for survivors in disaster areas.
21. Mr. Becker made us _____ in class.
23. She is incredibly ----- and always seems to know the right answer.
24. The loyal dog followed its owner's ----- without hesitation.
26. The __________ man sat on the couch all day, not wanting to do any work.
28. dog The __________ led the blind man safely down the busy street.
29. Siberia, Russia is the coldest _____ place on earth.
32. Mr. Becker is an ______ teacher, I love him.
34. studies You can learn about history and geography in _______ class.
35. Nick Middleton is an _____.
36. If you don't want to be cold, wear _____.
39. The Amazon River is _____er during the dry season.
41. The company prides itself on being _____ and not being influenced by outside forces.
42. I am in the _____ dance club at school
48. If you hold a baby, be _____.
51. season In Taiwan, the ____ goes from May to September.
52. The __________ shook the ground and caused widespread destruction.
53. My brother is ______ on joining the basketball team. He practices every day.
54. I have ----- in his abilities and know that he will make the right decision.
56. BTS is the most famous Kpop ______ in the world.
57. We all have to sing one _____ song for our music class.
61. _____ music uses technology to make sounds.
63. My brother moved out and got his own house after he ______ from college.
64. There is a lot of sand in the _____.
66. Nick Middleton explores _____ places, like Siberia.
68. We will have a special ______ for Christmas. Everyone can write a letter to Santa Claus.
69. Stinky cheese tastes ______, I hate it.

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2. I hate _____ music, but my mom still makes me play violin.
3. The weather can ______ very quickly. Yesterday was hot and today it is freezing!
6. person She's definitely a ----- - she has five cats and even has a Instagram account for them.
7. Vatican City is the smallest ______ in the world.
8. What _____ of Taiwan are you favorite?
9. You can make ____ from animal skins.
10. There are many different _____ of birds that live in Taiwan.
13. The tall __________ had over 40 floors!
15. It is not healthy to sit in class all day. You need to make sure to have at least 15 minutes of ______ every hour.
16. Every country has a different _____.
19. stand I ______ when my classmates are too loud. It makes me really angry.
20. Many people consider their ----- to be members of their family and provide them with the same care and affection.
22. I completely ----- with your opinion on the matter.
24. There are seven _____s on earth.
25. I know how to play two ______(s): piano and guitar.
26. The sat on a tree and ate a bug
27. If you have too many school books your backpack will be _____.
28. You can learn about different countries in ______.
30. Inside Out is a movie about all of the ______ in a little girl's head.
31. person He's a total ----- - he takes his dog on hikes and to the dog park every day.
33. If you listen to too much loud music, you will go ______.
37. During the rainy season, some parts of the Amazon are 190 kilometers _____.
38. There are 2.5 million kinds of _____s in the Amazon.
40. The students were __________ in their seats, not paying attention to the teacher.
43. The ----- kitten chased a ball of yarn around the room, batting at it with its paws.
44. pan The Little Mermaid has a lot of ______ music.
45. My dad wants me to have a ______ as a doctor, but I want to be a singer.
46. The class was so ----- that I fell asleep.
47. Some of the worst _____ in the world happen in India.
49. If you want to find the treasure, you need a _____.
50. My mom doesn't want me to play a ______ instrument. She says they are too loud.
55. I want to go to the BlackPink ______, but it is too expensive.
58. She was __________ and couldn't see anything in front of her.
59. English is the most _____ language on earth.
60. The dog was well-_____ and didn't cause any problems.
62. Write the numbers of each place on the ____ continent.
65. _____ music has loud guitars and screaming singers.
67. She was an __________ on the topic and knew more than anyone else in the room.

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4. Seating within the auditorium.
6. A class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique. In the theater, genres could include: farce; melodrama; drama; satire; comedy; fantasy; historical; etc.
7. Physical, mental and vocal exercises used by actors to ready themselves for performance.
9. A division of a play or of an act of a play, usually representing what passes between certain actors in one place.
10. Offstage to the left and the right of the acting area.
13. An actor is one who interprets a dramatic character.
15. Character, When an actor loses concentration while performing, and is not in character.
16. Stage pictures created by actors posing motionless.
19. The play in written form.
21. A state of feeling such as: angry; sad; excited; nervous; happy.
22. Piece, Three-dimensional scenery which stands by itself such as a tree.
27. The individual who writes a play.
29. The personalities or parts that actors become in a play; roles played by actors in a play.
30. The stage movements that each character makes during the play.
33. Clues given to the audience about upcoming events in the play.
38. Term for what drives the behavior of any given character. All actors should know their motivation in any given scene, and with any given line.
40. Left, The left side of the stage as the actors look out toward the audience.
41. A type of play in which the main character or characters suffer disastrously.
43. Lights, Lights used in the auditorium, above the audience, used before the show, after the show and during intermission.
44. Right, The right side of the stage as the actors look out toward the audience.
46. Part of the stage that protrudes out in front of the proscenium, sometimes into the audience.
47. Impromptu acting based on the following circumstances: who -the characters; what - the action; where - the place; and when - the time the action takes place.

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1. A dramatic composition or performance.
2. Part of the stage that is farthest from the audience. Also, to steal attention away from the focal point of a scene.
3. Individual who is in charge of all aspects of the production of a play; generally responsible for the final decisions in all areas of production.
5. What happens in a play; the order of events; the story as opposed to the theme; what happens rather than what it means.
8. A scene or play without words; the actors use only action and gesture to express their meaning.pit, Area between the stage and the first row of seats.
11. Increase voice or movement so that they will carry to the audience.
12. Directions, Indications in the script to the directors and actors on various aspects of the play including characterization, setting and the overall mood of the play.
14. Theatre, Staging set-up in which the audience sits on all four sides of the playing area.
17. When an actor tries out for a role by either performing a short piece, or reading from a script in front of a director or casting agent.
18. The words spoken by the actors during a play.
19. The environment of the play; scenery and furniture.
20. The area where the actors perform the play.
23. The point in a play where action meets obstacle; the opposition of persons, forces, or ideas that gives rise to dramatic action in a play.
24. What the play means as opposed to what happens (plot); the main idea or message within the play.
25. Objects used by characters on stage during a play. Hand Prop - an object small enough to be carried easily.
26. A work written to be spoken by just one person. This may be full length, as in a one-man or one-woman show.
28. Stage, A combination of the proscenium and the arena stages with the audience sitting on two or three sides of the acting area.
31. Actor versed in another’s part, ready to step in if needed.
32. The art profession or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc.
34. A group of supporting entertainers, as actors, dancers, and singers, in a theatrical production. Or more interestingly: all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole.
35. Lib, To spontaneously create dialogue, as in off the “top of your head.”
36. The clothing worn by the actors who play the characters.
37. Wall, The imaginary wall that makes up the rest of the space in which the play takes place. The fourth wall is where the audience is. The idea is that the audience is eavesdropping on what is happening in the play. The fourth wall keeps the actors from directly addressing the audience. Breaking the fourth wall-This happens when actors directly address the audience, such as in an aside.
39. An actor, or a person involved with theatre.
42. Rehearsal, A full-scale rehearsal where performers work out every detail of the performance, shortly before opening night, sometimes done in front of an informal audience.
45. Arch, Architectural arch that forms the front of the stage.
48. Warning for actors to assume their position just before a scene begins.

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2. (noun) the words of a popular song
3. (noun) a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
5. (noun) a person who plays the piano
6. (noun) a performer or group of musicians
8. (noun) the amount of sound that is produced by a television or radio
10. (noun) time that is spent practising a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance
13. (noun) a long, complicated piece of music for a large orchestra, in three or four main parts
15. (noun) a musical instrument in the shape of a tube, played by blowing
16. (noun) a type of Latin American dance music
18. (noun) a type of popular music with strong rhythms, developed in Jamaica in the 1960s
19. (noun) a piece of recorded music, usually popular music, that consists of one song
21. (noun) the system for playing recorded music or speech in which the sound is directed through two channels
23. (noun) a person who plays the trumpet
24. (noun) a single sound of a particular length and pitch, made by the voice or a musical instrument
25. (verb) to combine different recordings of voices or instruments to produce a single piece of music
29. (noun) a type of loud and aggressive rock music popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s
31. (noun) a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music
32. (noun) a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung to music
34. (noun) some of the music, and sometimes some speech, from a film or musical that is released on CD or the internet for people to buy
37. (noun) a person who stands in front of an orchestra or a group of singers and directs their performance, especially somebody who does this as a profession
39. (noun) part of a song that is sung after each verse
40. (noun) an introduction to something, especially to a piece of music or writing
41. (noun) a large group of people who play various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
43. (noun) a large brass musical instrument that you blow into, with a sliding tube used to change the note
44. (noun) a large musical instrument with keys like a piano
45. (noun) the part of a radio, computer or piece of musical equipment that the sound comes out of

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1. (noun) a device that is used for recording sounds or for making your voice louder when you are speaking or singing to an audience
4. (noun) the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or one produced by electronic equipment
7. (noun) a person who writes music, especially classical music
9. (noun) a type of slow sad music with strong rhythms, developed by African American musicians in the southern US
10. (noun) a type of popular music with a fast strong rhythm and words which are spoken fast, not sung
11. (noun) the act of making a film, recording or other product available to the public
12. (noun) a performance by musicians playing popular music or jazz in front of an audience
14. (noun) a piece of equipment consisting of two earphones joined by a band across the head that makes it possible to listen to music or the radio without other people hearing it
17. (noun) a stick used for playing a drum
19. (noun) a metal musical instrument that you blow into, used especially in jazz and dance music
20. (noun) music in the traditional style of a country or community
22. (noun) a person who plays the violin
26. (noun) a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances
27. (noun) a type of entertainment in which a machine plays only the music of popular songs so that people can sing the words themselves
28. (noun) the main rhythm, or a unit of rhythm, in a piece of music or a poem
30. (noun) a short section from a book or piece of music
33. (noun) a person who is a professional singer, dancer or actor
35. (noun) a recording of one song or piece of music
36. (noun) to be in charge of preparing a film or play for the public to see
38. (noun) a list, produced each week, of the songs or albums that have sold the most copies or been downloaded or listened to via streaming the most frequently
39. (noun) a type of popular music in the style of the traditional music of the southern US, with singing and dance tunes played on violin, guitar and banjo
42. (noun) a type of music that expresses strong emotions, made popular by African American musicians

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1. ___________, or North Indian Classical Music, is one of the most complex musical traditions in the world
5. In Indian music, a scale or melody type; there are hundreds of these in use
6. Đờn ca _________ or “music of talented amateurs” is a Vietnamese chamber music that includes đàn kim (lute), đàn tranh (zither), đàn cò (fiddle), guitar and song lang (wood block).
11. Nusrat Fateh Ali ______: Pakistani singer, considered one of the greatest performers of qawwali
12. Bela _______: Hungarian pianist, teacher, ethnomusicologist, and composer who was one of the first to study folk song using modern methods like field recordings; his research deeply influenced his compositions
16. Sri ______: South Indian poet, composer and musician who is regarded as the most important Karnatic composer
18. _______ pipes: Irish bellows-driven aerophone featuring a chanter pipe, three drone pipes and regulator pipes with keys that play chords. It has a softer, more mellow sound than its Scottish counterpart.
22. Log xylophone formerly played in the royal court of the king of Buganda. It is played on both sides of the instrument with triple interlocking patterns, creating a dense texture
23. Vasily Vasilyevich ________: Russian balalaika player, conductor, composer and writer, who in 1887 founded an orchestra of folk instruments to promote the balalaika and dombra as symbols of Russian identity
24. ______ dza vadzimu: African lamellophone consisting of metal tongues attached to a resonator box; among the Shona of Zimbabwe, it is used during religious ceremonies for ancestral spirits
26. Hungarian chordophone that features a crank to turn the wheel that goes the strings, a drone, wooden keys that change the pitch and a distinctive buzzing timbre
27. Double-headed drum used in Karnatic classical music
29. In Indonesia, a large ensemble of metallophones associated with the royal courts of Java and Bali. It features several types of gongs, gendér, rebab (fiddle), singers, drums, flute, and zither, and a complex heterophonic texture
34. A capella choral group founded in 1964 by Joseph Shabala who came to international prominence as a result of their collaboration with Paul Simon on his Graceland album in 1987
36. A sustained sound, such as produced by the drone pipes of bagpipes or the drone strings of a hurdy-gurdy
37. Song form in which multiple verses are set to the same music
38. A _____ or griot is a west African wandering minstrel, oral historian and praise singer, who accompanies himself on a chordophone called a kora

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2. A fretless plucked chordophone that plays the drone in Indian classical music
3. 14-key metallophone which is the main melody instrument in a gamelan ensemble
4. A cappella choral music performed primarily by Zulu men in South Africa
7. A type of performance in which the music is created as it is being performed
8. Fretted, plucked chordophone with a triangular body and three strings, a small soundhole, and a long neck; considered a symbol of Russian identity
9. Sufi devotional song featuring melismatic male vocals, harmonium and drums (dholak or table), considered a national music of Pakistan .The main singer improvises while the chorus responds with a refrain (repeating both music and text)
10. _________ pipes: lung-driven aerophone consisting of three drone pipes and a melodic (chanter) pipe, considered a symbol of Scottish identity
13. The rhythmic cycle in Indian music, kept by both the drummer and the audience
14. Pair of hand drums used in India and Pakistan. The larger drum produces a distinctive “boing” sound
15. A practice in which a solo alternates with a chorus or ensemble; it is a feature of West African musics
17. Nigerian popular music which combines Yoruba traditional elements, including gangan talking drums and polyrhythms, with foreign popular music elements such as electric instruments and Afro-Caribbean percussions and rhythms
19. Gong ____: large hanging gong in a gamelan ensemble; it marks the end of each cycle of the colotomic structure
20. Sitar master player, composer and teacher who popularized the sitar worldwide and influenced both popular and art Western music
21. Lam ______: Thai folk song genre from Isan region featuring khaen (bamboo aerophone) accompanying vocal improvisation
25. Text setting in which one note is sung per every syllable of text
28. Text setting in which a long melodic passage is sung to a single syllable of text
30. A song and dance tradition that developed among the Romani people in Andalucía, considered a national symbol of Spain
31. A fretted plucked chordophone with sympathetic strings, used to play the melody in Hindustani raga
32. Phleng _________: Thai popular music genre featuring a mix of modern electric instruments like synthesizers and drum set and traditional instruments like saw bip (fiddle), phin (lute), khaen
33. King Sunny _____: Nigerian guitarist, singer and bandleader who has been performing jùjú since the 1960s; he was one of the first African artists to achieve global success
35. _________ is a Thai classical ensemble including Pi nai (quadruple reed aerophone), ching (small hand cymbals), ranat ek (xylophone) and drums

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2. the distance from the line of origin to the crest. Ex: concert speakers produce waves with very large amplitudes.
4. - the ray that bounces back off a surface. Ex: a laser beam that is reflected off a mirror
6. - a wave with a repeating pattern in equal intervals of time. Ex: a child on a swing
7. - the angle of reflection of the light is not equal to the angle of incidence. Ex: bike reflectors
8. - the pulsation caused by the combination of two waves of slightly different frequencies Ex: two different tuning forks produce beats
9. - the combination of 2 opposing waves that results in a wave with a decreased amplitude. Ex: a muffler decreases the sound of the engine by sending an opposing sound wave down the exhaust pipe to make it quieter
11. - the maximum point of a wave. Ex: The highest point of an ocean wave
14. - the angle between the direction of motion of a wave and the direction of reflection. Ex: the angle between your eyeline to a mirror and what you see reflected
15. - light that has the same wavelength so it is one color. Ex: laser light
18. - periodic motion that repeats itself in a regular cycle. Ex: side to side swing of a pendulum
19. - the change in direction of a wave passing from one medium to another caused by its change in speed. Ex: a pencil in a half full glass of water appears bent
21. - when a wave strikes an object with the same frequency as it. Ex: opera singers breaking glasses
24. - a point along a standing wave where the wave has minimum amplitude. Ex: the ends of a guitar string
26. - combination of two waves moving in opposite directions, each having the same amplitude and frequency. Ex: waves produced by string instruments
27. - description of the frequency of sound. Violins play a higher pitch than cellos.
28. - the minimum point of a wave. Ex: when the ocean seems shallow after the crest of a wave crashes
29. - the combination of 2 waves along the same medium. Ex: when 2 stones are dropped in water and the resulting waves meet.
30. - the orientation of transverse waves’ oscillations. Ex: polarization of a guitar spring can vary depending on how it is plucked
33. - how many waves occur in a certain period of time. An A on a violin has a frequency of 440 waves/second
34. - the length of time it takes to complete one wave. Ex: how long it takes for a child on a swing to return to their original position
35. - abrupt change in the direction of propagation of a wave that strikes the boundary between different mediums. Ex: light reflected from water
36. - distance of each period.
37. - when waves overlap, the resultant disturbance is equal to the sum of the individual disturbances. Ex: playing music on instruments is superposition
38. - the particles of a medium move in the direction of propagation. Ex: Gamma Rays

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1. - the angle of reflection of the light is equal to the angle of incidence and on the opposite side. Ex: a normal mirror
3. - a ray of light that strikes a surface. Ex: a lamp’s light hitting the wall
5. - one disturbance that moves through a system. Ex: dropping a pebble in water
10. - a point along a medium which undergoes maximum amplitude. Ex:the mouthpiece of a clarinet
12. - the entire distribution of electromagnetic radiation according to frequency or wavelength
13. - the combination of 2 waves that results in a wave with an increased amplitude. Ex: when 2 speakers play the same song close to each other, the song sounds louder
16. - wave movement. Ex: when a guitar string is plucked, the wave propagates down the string
17. - the spreading out of waves around obstacles. Light waves are refracted in water
20. - the angle between the normal and incident ray Ex: the angle between a light hitting a table and a line perpendicular to the table.
22. - change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source. Sound ex: the change in pitch from when an ambulance is moving toward you vs away from you. Light ex: as planets move away from earth, they appear red.
23. - when light passes through different media n1sinθ1=n2sinθ2 Ex: when light passes through water in a glass
25. - an angular quantity that can measure the difference between waves. Ex: the sine curve is 90 degrees out of phase with the cosine curve
31. - on a smooth surface, the angle of the reflected ray is equal to the angle of the incident ray
32. - measure of how much a material slows down light that passes through it. Ex: acrylic glass has an 1.49 index of refraction

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2. A slim, hairy man
4. Haircut featuring short, horizontal bangs
10. A Brit may say this in lieu of bathroom, for short
13. *(3/6) ____man, "It's Always Sunny" hero and song
14. Girls who sang "It's Raining Men"
15. The smallest male Friend or an even smaller kangaroo
16. Burton of “Roots” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation”
17. Roxy Music member and ambient pioneer Brian
19. Literary captain carrying a grudge for a member of Physeter macrocephalus
21. Four on the _____ (term for a musical structure with 4/4 bass beats)
22. Homophobe Bryant, famously pied on TV
25. Use this at sea to navigate by the stars
28. Asian river; the waters of Christ’s baptism in the Bible
30. Opposite of NNW
33. 2015 Desiigner song that’s not about a bear at all
35. With (clue number), Christopher Wallace’s notorious other nickname
38. With (clue number), Christopher Wallace’s notorious other nickname
39. *(5/6) "The _____", short-lived Kaitlin Olson Fox show
41. Joanna of "Ys" or "Have One On Me"
42. Double-headed Roman god and American film distributor’s namesake
43. 2006 Satoshi Kon film
44. Queer name for a common sandwich with added avocado spread
46. Online craft store now overrun with drop shipped items
47. Currently an amorphous term for funny things online; a term coined by Richard Dawkins
49. A common way to render Japanese script
53. “I Wanna Be Down” singer nicknamed The Vocal Bible
54. When repeated, early 2000s Mazda slogan
57. Late night Cartoon Network block for grown-ups
59. Karl’s co-author and friend
63. Horror punk icons fronted by Glenn Danzig
65. 1987 no-budget RuPaul film trilogy and its main character
68. Egyptian city housing Theban ruins that lends its name to a Las Vegas casino
70. Failed Blu-Ray competitor backed by Microsoft
71. Is sick
73. The only US President to never marry; he is sometimes speculated to have been gay
75. In Greek Mythos, Pygmalion fell in love with one of these
77. French term for a drawing room where minds meet
81. Poet Walt who wrote Leaves of Grass; he was definitely gay
83. *(2/6) A designated spot for a ship to moor
84. "Contact" and "LMK" singer
86. His Bay can somehow carry books?
87. *(4/6) Closeted Canadian singer Mendes
88. Musical adaptation of a Dickens novel and Best Picture recipient
89. Three-fruit juice cocktail abbreviation
90. A 16oz beer can
91. The MLB has Red ones and White ones
92. Disobey

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1. 1938 Daphne du Maurier novel turned 1940 Hitchcock film and Best Picture
3. Country renamed Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997
5. "Be there or be _____"
6. Clear distilled liquor used in certain pasta dishes
7. Singer Aguilera’s occasional nickname
8. The musical era of Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi
9. The hard outer layer of a cereal grain; a good source of dietary fiber
11. The Neolithic one began about 12,000 years ago in the Near East
12. Affirmative vote
15. A friar in Romeo & Juliet
18. Director Verhoeven
20. Greek city named for the goddess of wisdom
21. Easily breakable; 1971 Yes album or 1999 Nine Inch Nails Album
23. Chaplin nickname and commonly portrayed character
24. Word found in front of “Hudson”, “Lobster” or “of Love”
26. Barbra's nickname
27. Synth pop band formed in 1971 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael
29. When repeated, an 80s New Romantic staple
31. Spiritual mother and deity of the Na’vi
32. 1964 Them song; Patti Smith added "In Excelsis Deo" to her version
34. Renowned Twitter jokester sometimes mistakenly called “wint”
36. Simpson sometimes seen in a star-shaped snowsuit
37. American singer John, who EGOTed faster than anyone else thus far
40. American band known for its deadpanned vocals (or what we may be eating tonight)
41. *(6/6) To quickly grab or claim for oneself
45. Indonesian-hailing protein made from pressing entire soybeans into blocks
48. Cetacean hunter or Seattle transit card
49. Former Japanese capital where they still have payphones, according to one
50. 1974 John Boorman film starring Sean Connery
51. 90s nu-metal band featuring bagpipes and scatting
52. The game a man plays with death in "The Seventh Seal"
55. Nicole Kidman comes to AMC for this
56. "_____ of the Iguana", 1964 Elizabeth Taylor film
58. State admitted to the union in 1959
60. Group of organic compounds that include fats and waxes
61. A people in Iberia or their language that has no relation to any other spoken today
62. Partially-oxidized variety of Camellia sinensis
64. Kylie _______ Love, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6
65. Financial guru and CNBC host Orman
66. Color halfway between cyan and blue; the hue of a clear sky
67. An undergrad musician may be working towards this at univ.
69. Technique by which an ingredient (commonly potatoes) is topped with a browned crust
70. 1948’s Best Picture was this Shakespeare adaptation directed by and starring Olivier
72. A friar in Romeo & Juliet
74. In Hinduism, Krishna is said to be the eighth ______ of Vishnu
76. State whose three largest cities all begin with C
78. Singers Billy or Frank (unrelated)
79. Nash, Bush, or Middleton
80. *(1/6) 2014 Pharell Williams earworm
81. 1927 film, the first Best Picture Oscar recipient
82. Playful and rare Pokémon said to be a primordial ancestor of them all
83. A large, hairy man
85. Trigonometric function represented by “opposite over hypotenuse”

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2. land given by a lord to a vassal in return for military and other services
5. a serious crime of the Middle Ages in which a person held beliefs that the church felt were wrong; heretics were excommunicated
7. a clergyman of the Christian church; in medieval times, almost every manor had a priest
10. a contest or joust between two knights or two groups of knights; tournaments attracted large crowds
12. a large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages, also called an estate
14. a well-to-do noble who owned an estate; a lord usually lived in a castle, gave land to vassals in return for military service, and used serfs to farm his land ,
15. Ages a period of several hundred years during the early Middle Ages when fear and confusion spread among the people of Western Europe; the threat of attack led many people to become serfs who worked for lords on manors in exchange for protection; trade, education, and the growth of towns declined during the Dark Ages
19. an official of the church, such as a priest, bishop, or cardinal
21. wandering minstrels who wrote poems that usually expressed love for a beautiful lady of noble birth; they also wrote about warfare and battle heroes
22. a noble who was given land by a lord in return for military and other service to the lord
24. a class of rich people; nobles or lords
25. a man who gave up all his property and dedicated his life to serving God; monks stayed in monasteries where they prayed, worked hard, and lived quiet, serious lives; they copied old Greek and Roman manuscripts, helped the poor and needy, and converted people to Christianity
29. building where monks lived; the head of the monastery was called an abbot
30. or feudal system arrangement between lord, vassal,and serf for ownership of land military service, and protection during the Middle Ages
31. qualities of a good knight, including bravery, politeness, respect for. women, protection of the weak, and fairness to the enemy
33. singers and musicians who entertained lords during the Middle Ages; they played harps, guitars, and flutes
34. Period began with the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in 476 and ended with the beginning of the modern period in the 1400s; main characteristics of the Medieval Period were the growth of feudalism and the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church

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1. the head of the Roman Catholic Church; chosen at a meeting of cardinals
3. a large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages; same as a manor
4. holy man who travelled from place to place helping the poor and needy while teaching the ways of God
6. the act of removing a person from membership in the church because of cation wrongful actions or beliefs—that an excommunicated person would not be allowed into heaven
8. clowns who appeared before a lord and tried to make him laugh with humorous words and actions
9. Church people of the Middle Ages believed it represented God's rules and teachings; religion was so important during medieval times that the period was known as the "Age of Faith"
11. poor people who worked on manors; also called serfs
13. a man of honour who held a high military rank; only men who were trained in warfare and who showed good personal qualities were chosen by lords to be knights; the code of chivalry was to be followed at all times
16. a contest between two knights on horseback; armed with lances, the knights charged at each other in an attempt to knock their opponents off their horses
17. poor people who worked for lords during the Middle Ages; they worked long hours, were poorly fed and clothed, and were not allowed to leave the manor i
18. a court set up by the Roman Catholic Church to investigate heresy and punish heretics
20. & deep, wide, water-filled ditch that surrounded a castle and helped protect it from attack; people coming and going from the castle used a drawbridge to cross the moat
23. pieces of iron worn by a knight for protection in battle
26. a person who rules a country; during the early Middle Ages, the inluence of kings decreased as the power of lords increased; by the end of the Middle Ages, kings became powerful rulers of new nation-states
27. a high official of the Catholic Church who was appointed by the Pope; when a Pope died, a new leader of the Church was chosen by a meeting of cardinals
28. expeditions sent by the Pope to capture the Holy Land from Muslim Turks; the empire of the Turks included Palestine, where Christ was born, several crusades between 1096 and 1272 failed to win the Holy Land, but succeeded in increasing trade between Europe and the East
31. where the lord and his knights lived; usually built on a cliff or hilltop to make it easier to defend against attack
32. a church official who oversaw the work of priests within his district

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2. land given by a lord to a vassal in return for military and other services
5. a serious crime of the Middle Ages in which a person held beliefs that the church felt were wrong; heretics were excommunicated
7. a clergyman of the Christian church; in medieval times, almost every manor had a priest
10. a contest or joust between two knights or two groups of knights; tournaments attracted large crowds
12. a large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages, also called an estate
14. a well-to-do noble who owned an estate; a lord usually lived in a castle, gave land to vassals in return for military service, and used serfs to farm his land ,
15. Ages a period of several hundred years during the early Middle Ages when fear and confusion spread among the people of Western Europe; the threat of attack led many people to become serfs who worked for lords on manors in exchange for protection; trade, education, and the growth of towns declined during the Dark Ages
19. an official of the church, such as a priest, bishop, or cardinal
21. wandering minstrels who wrote poems that usually expressed love for a beautiful lady of noble birth; they also wrote about warfare and battle heroes
22. a noble who was given land by a lord in return for military and other service to the lord
24. a class of rich people; nobles or lords
25. a man who gave up all his property and dedicated his life to serving God; monks stayed in monasteries where they prayed, worked hard, and lived quiet, serious lives; they copied old Greek and Roman manuscripts, helped the poor and needy, and converted people to Christianity
29. building where monks lived; the head of the monastery was called an abbot
30. or feudal system arrangement between lord, vassal,and serf for ownership of land military service, and protection during the Middle Ages
31. qualities of a good knight, including bravery, politeness, respect for. women, protection of the weak, and fairness to the enemy
33. singers and musicians who entertained lords during the Middle Ages; they played harps, guitars, and flutes
34. Period began with the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in 476 and ended with the beginning of the modern period in the 1400s; main characteristics of the Medieval Period were the growth of feudalism and the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church

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1. the head of the Roman Catholic Church; chosen at a meeting of cardinals
3. a large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages; same as a manor
4. holy man who travelled from place to place helping the poor and needy while teaching the ways of God
6. the act of removing a person from membership in the church because of cation wrongful actions or beliefs—that an excommunicated person would not be allowed into heaven
8. clowns who appeared before a lord and tried to make him laugh with humorous words and actions
9. Church people of the Middle Ages believed it represented God's rules and teachings; religion was so important during medieval times that the period was known as the "Age of Faith"
11. poor people who worked on manors; also called serfs
13. a man of honour who held a high military rank; only men who were trained in warfare and who showed good personal qualities were chosen by lords to be knights; the code of chivalry was to be followed at all times
16. a contest between two knights on horseback; armed with lances, the knights charged at each other in an attempt to knock their opponents off their horses
17. poor people who worked for lords during the Middle Ages; they worked long hours, were poorly fed and clothed, and were not allowed to leave the manor i
18. a court set up by the Roman Catholic Church to investigate heresy and punish heretics
20. & deep, wide, water-filled ditch that surrounded a castle and helped protect it from attack; people coming and going from the castle used a drawbridge to cross the moat
23. pieces of iron worn by a knight for protection in battle
26. a person who rules a country; during the early Middle Ages, the inluence of kings decreased as the power of lords increased; by the end of the Middle Ages, kings became powerful rulers of new nation-states
27. a high official of the Catholic Church who was appointed by the Pope; when a Pope died, a new leader of the Church was chosen by a meeting of cardinals
28. expeditions sent by the Pope to capture the Holy Land from Muslim Turks; the empire of the Turks included Palestine, where Christ was born, several crusades between 1096 and 1272 failed to win the Holy Land, but succeeded in increasing trade between Europe and the East
31. where the lord and his knights lived; usually built on a cliff or hilltop to make it easier to defend against attack
32. a church official who oversaw the work of priests within his district

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4. Rayford Logan coined the "low period" following Reconstruction to WWII for Black people
6. area of Tulsa Oklahoma that was vibrant African American community with businesses that was destroyed in 1921
8. first black college in the U.S. opened by white benefactors in 1837 in Pennsylvania
10. amendment that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude unless as punishment for crime
12. 1919 but actually between 1917-1921 when racial tensions led to violence throughout the U.S. (You all mapped this)
14. book written by Alain Locke
16. separation of races by legal mandate (black train car and white train car)
18. renaissance educator, writer, and lawyer, and diplomat who wrote "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
20. author of New Negro advocating for the Harlem Renaissance and the artistry of Black people to define themselves
22. 1920-1930 that era where black Americans converged open a neighborhood to celebrate their arts
23. a major aim of freed person was family _________.
25. created in Mississippi and my home state (SC) to restrict and in some cases give black people access to things. EX) no loitering or no intermarriage but allowed for land ownership
28. the first black colleges were opened in this region
29. HBCU in Nashville that had a group of singers that popularized spirituals in the mainstream
30. first black college opened in the South in 1865
32. # of Special Field Order that was going to redistribute 400,000 acres of land to newly freed blacks it was revoked and the origin of (40 acres of and a mule)
33. freed blacks were arrested for minimal crimes like hanging out and not work and they were than hired out to build U.S. infrastructure like bridges, railroads, tunnels, and roads
36. era of 1865-1877 when freed blacks had the ability to vote and empower themselves while also adjusting to freedom that was not solidified
37. main black sororities and fraternities that were started at Howard, Indiana University, Butler, Morgan, and Cornell
38. this created land grant colleges for black people when the the state colleges would not allow blacks
40. also written about by WEB DuBois which suggest that an internal conflict happens within Black people to exist in a world where they are oppressed. The essence Dunbar's poem "We Wear the Mask"
41. first black college opened by black people in Ohio
43. father of "Black History Month" and author of Mis-Education of the Negro
44. racial discrimination and legal segregation following Emancipation that WEB DuBois writes
45. well known poet of the Harlem Renaissance who wrote "I Too Sing America"
47. his collection create a research library of Black culture in Harlem, NYC
48. court cases that established the precedent of separate but equal as law of land
49. movement of Black people from South to North and West between 1910-1970s (art of Jacob Lawrence)

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1. opened a school in Greensboro NC for black students called Palmer Institute
2. anti-lynching journalists who wrote about Southern lynching and forced to move to Chicago where she opened a newspaper
3. gave speech "How the Sisters Are Hindered from Helping" and the National Baptist Convention in Virginia
5. photographer of the Harlem Renaissance whose career spanned many generations
7. era following Reconstruction where blacks and whites were segregated in public arenas and voting restrictions like poll taxes and literacy tests were mandated
9. created by the U.S. Congress to provide resources like food, shelter, medical services for newly freed Black people, has a repository of resources
11. citizenship amendment following the Civil War that promises due process and equal protection under the law
13. black men officially given the right to vote with this amendment
15. author of "The Souls of Black Folks" and first black person to earn PhD to get degree from Harvard
17. name of the Booker T Washington to a conservative audience advocating for industrial education
19. system of agriculture that developed post civil war where former slaves worked land for housing and food to end in an economic cycle of poverty and always owing the land owner
21. first millionaire woman in the U.S. who made her wealth selling hair care supplies for black women
24. intellectual, author, writer who wrote about intersectionality before it was coined. She wrote “I speak for the colored women of the South, because it is there that the millions of Blacks in this country have watered the soil with blood and tears, and it is there that the colored woman of America has made her characteristic history and there her destiny is evolving.”
26. was a school for children of slaves and free people of color in New York City. Founded by members of the New York Manumission Society in 1787
27. place where W.E.B. Du Bois exhibited black photos and graphics to expose the world to the life of African Americans
31. author and sociologists who authored "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
34. former Confederates who terrorized Black people
35. president who revoked Special Field Order 15 and essentially the era of Reconstruction
39. poet of vernacular poetry and the poem "We Wear the Masks"
42. common form of terror faced by African Americans (Equal Justice Initiative) recognizes many people who experienced this demise
46. black church denomination founded by Richard Allen and this denomination opened Wilberforce, Livingstone, and Clinton Colleges

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3. pasta made in long, slender, solid strings.
7. a collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for a particular purpose, typically mutual protection or cooperation.
10. a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.
13. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
15. produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
16. happen; take place.
20. take part in a fight, either as sport or in earnest, that involves grappling with one's opponent and trying to throw or force them to the ground.
21. the number below the line in a common fraction; a divisor.
22. a pause or break.
24. a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
29. a device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled; a tap.
34. (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise.
37. a large country house with lands; the principal house of a landed estate.
39. the third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall, in the northern hemisphere from September to November and in the southern hemisphere from March to May.
40. causing great damage.
43. bringing or worthy of honor.
44. feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.
46. the fact or state of being independent.
47. an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.
49. convert (waste) into reusable material.
50. belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
51. practice (a play, piece of music, or other work) for later public performance.
53. feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
54. the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.
55. of, for, or denoting young or younger people.
57. say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
58. a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings.
59. buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself
60. make (something, especially the skin) thoroughly clean.

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1. the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman).
2. belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
4. the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
5. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
6. the maximum amount that something can contain.
8. the action of leaving, especially to start a journey.
9. the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.
11. easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.
12. a person who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems.
14. the faculty or state of being able to see.
17. a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
18. a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
19. goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
23. the receiving or conferring of an academic degree or diploma.
25. the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers.
26. a main branch of a tree.
27. the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.
28. a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
30. a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener.
31. not able to be believed; unlikely to be true.
32. existing only in part; incomplete.
33. based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
35. a slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face.
36. an organized group of singers, typically one that takes part in church services or performs regularly in public.
38. the number above the line in a common fraction showing how many of the parts indicated by the denominator are taken, for example, 2 in 2/3.
41. make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
42. a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
45. a large flightless seabird of the southern hemisphere, with black upper parts and white underparts and wings developed into flippers for swimming under water.
48. present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.
52. repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.
56. only just; almost not.

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3. Dark, dramatic grandeur often associated with Bach’s organ music
5. Recurring musical themes associated with specific characters
7. Beethoven labeled his 14th sonata "quasi una _____"
8. Romantic composer known for "Ride of the Valkyries"
9. Legendary artist M.S. _____ performed "Kapi Vihari"
11. Baroque master of the "Toccata and Fugue in D minor"
15. Sitarist Ravi _____ brought Indian classical music to the world
16. The use of jarring sounds used by Modernists to break rules
18. Commercial context term for highly developed non-Western systems
22. Composer of the famous Symphony No. 5 in C minor
24. The famous middle section of a Pomp and Circumstance march
25. Monophonic music of the Middle Ages
26. Award won by "Moon River" for Best Original Song
31. Gradual increase in loudness featured throughout Bolero
33. Melodic modes in Indian classical music
34. Composer of "The Phantom of the Opera"
38. Norse warrior maidens depicted in Wagner’s famous ride
40. Chapel where the Miserere was exclusively performed
43. Music that follows a specific narrative or pictorial idea
44. Italian word meaning "to touch"; often paired with a fugue
45. Composer of "The Nutcracker Suite"
47. Style of music intended to be pleasing and accessible
49. Type of ritual depicted in "The Rite of Spring"
53. Sub-genre involving the abandonment of traditional keys
57. "Don't Cry for Me _____" is a famous Tim Rice/Webber song
59. Devotional Sufi tradition focused on mystical poetry
61. Modernist who challenged the definition of melody
62. Composer John _____ known for the Schindler’s List theme
63. Soprano Sarah _____ famous for a high E6 note
64. Popular nickname for Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14
65. 21-string instrument used by West African Griots
67. Dramatic musical form born during the Baroque era
68. Northern branch of Indian classical art music
72. Mozart’s "Eine kleine _____" translates to A Little Night Music
73. King who allegedly started the tradition of standing for Handel
74. Civil disturbance caused by the 1913 premiere of Stravinsky’s ballet
75. Era prioritizing emotional expression and large-scale orchestration
76. Actress Audrey _____ for whom "Moon River" was written
77. Tradition using panpipes tied to South American geography
78. Instruments central to Andean and Incan traditions
79. Composer of the once-secret "Miserere mei, Deus"
81. Southern branch of Indian classical art music
82. Ornate period from 1600 to 1750; home to Bach and Vivaldi
84. 80s rock-inspired instrument used in the Phantom title track
85. John _____ is a famous composer of Aleatory music
86. Musical technique used by Vivaldi to represent barking dogs
87. Set of six concertos Bach sent to a German Margrave
89. Pioneer of the 12-tone row in Expressionism
90. The tradition of music defined by a standardized system of written notation
91. Japanese Imperial Court music; oldest continuously performed
93. Music based on the mathematical properties of sound spectra
94. Music incorporating randomness or "chance"
95. Lyrical mood of the song "Moon River"

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1. Era from 1400 to 1600 known for choral mastery
2. Pedal used by Debussy to create a sense of weightlessness
4. Chorus during which audiences traditionally stand
6. Master composer of the South Indian Carnatic tradition
9. The definitive written blueprint for a musical performance
10. The four-note opening of Beethoven’s 5th is a famous _____
12. Violinist Itzhak _____ who performed the Schindler’s List theme
13. Period from 1945 to present characterized by pluralism
14. System of music that saw its birth during the Common Practice period
17. Religious entity that once forbade copying the Miserere
19. The formal Western tradition of precise notation
20. Historical tragedy depicted in the film Schindler’s List
21. Literary form Vivaldi used to describe scenes in his concertos
23. Beethoven’s 9th serves as the official _____ of the European Union
27. Musical form featuring a soloist accompanied by an orchestra
28. Impressionist composer of "Clair de Lune"
29. Type of chant associated with the Medieval era
30. Arabic system of melodic organization based on quarter-tones
32. American ceremony synonymous with Elgar's March No. 1
35. Sub-genre associated with Stravinsky’s "The Rite of Spring"
36. Return to 18th-century forms with modern harmonies
37. Henry _____ wrote the sophisticated "Moon River"
39. Instrument used for the shimmering sound of the Sugar Plum Fairy
40. Iconic large-scale orchestral form perfected between 1600 and 1910
41. Musical texture where multiple melodies happen simultaneously
42. Composer of the somber "Adagio for Strings"
46. Stately, noble musical form used by Elgar
48. Rhythmic cycles in Indian classical music
50. The improvisational introduction to a Raga
51. Famous "morning raga" in Hindustani music
52. Baroque composer of "The Four Seasons"
54. Classical period composer known for structural clarity and balance
55. Composer known as the "Father of the Symphony"
56. Famous 1741 English-language oratorio by Handel
58. Emotional quality celebrated in the Schindler’s List score
60. City where Beethoven’s 5th Symphony premiered in 1808
66. Period from 1900 to 1945 focused on breaking traditions
69. The tone of "The Phantom of the Opera" duet
70. Poet who wrote "Ode to Joy"
71. Nickname for Haydn's Symphony No. 94
80. Indonesian percussive ensemble using gongs and metallophones
82. Ravel’s 15-minute experiment in orchestral growth
83. Secular vocal music form that rose during the Renaissance
86. 20th-century style based on repetitive patterns (e.g., Philip Glass)
88. British composer of the "Pomp and Circumstance" marches
89. Beethoven’s 9th introduced these singers into the symphony
92. Poet whose work inspired the title of "Clair de Lune"

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5. French Reformation leader who believed music should only be used to pray, and that even then it should be monophonic vocal music only
8. Learning ______: a component of learning theory that encompasses the ways in which students demonstrate whether learning has occurred
11. ______: learning that occurs outside an institutionalized setting, such as through occasional sessions with an expert musician
13. Greek mathematician who taught that mathematical relationships were the foundation of the study of music, and understanding them would help understand the harmony of the universe
15. Roman bishop whose Confessions examine the power and danger of music; he believed that while sacred music might distract from the message of the text, its beauty could move people closer to God
16. Second stage in Piaget’s model of cognitive development, from ages 2 to 7, in which children are able to transform stimuli to symbols, learn from events and note consequences
17. A key component of the Dalcroze method, kinesthetic reactions to music so that a student can respond through movement to internalize musical concepts
19. Educational __________: a set of voluntary guidelines that detail what students should know at each grade level in a particular subject
22. Greek philosopher who included music in the four branches of education, agreeing that music helped to develop the moral character of children, and thought music should also be used “for intellectual enjoyment in leisure”
23. The last step in Gagné’s theory of learning, it concerns the application of student learning to new tasks
26. First stage in Piaget’s model of cognitive development, from birth to age 2, in which learning happens through motor activity and direct sensory experience
28. An approach to music education that integrates performance, theory, history, and composition in every class or activity
29. Student-focused learning model in which the teacher facilitates an experience and students reconstruct principles by themselves
31. A component of learning theory that encompasses the events provided by a teacher
32. Emperor who required all clerics to learn the Roman chant, and choirboys to be taught Psalms, chant and notation as well as math and grammar
33. German Reformation leader who loved music and believed it was a “delightful, noble gift of God”, therefore it should be taught to children
36. A system that uses syllables as a mnemonic devices for indicating melodic intervals
37. Medieval theorist who developed systems to teach chant to the choirboys of the Schola Cantorum, such as notation through lines and spaces, solmization, and the Guidonian hand
38. Student learning ______: a component of learning theory that encompasses student attention, perception, memory, rehearsal, recognition, and recall
40. ______ hand: a visual aid to help with solmization and learning music
41. ________ operations: Fourth stage in Piaget’s model of cognitive development, from ages 11 to adult, in which children are capable of abstractions, logic and deductive reasoning
42. ______ music: a feature of West African cultures in which music is used to regulate and accompany repetitive and/or boring activities such as hammering, tilling, etc.

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1. American philosopher and education reformer who argued that arts should be a component of education for all
2. Greek philosopher who believed education was a key to creating better citizens and that music would discipline children’s minds and souls, while gymnastics would train the body
3. Russian social psychologist whose theory of socialization posits the adult (or an expert) as the primary influence on a student, whose verbal comments and facial expressions reinforce appropriate behaviors
4. British philosopher who thought music was too complicated and not useful, and that learning it was a waste of time for most people
6. A form of transmission in which music is passed down from person to person, without being written down
7. Roman theorist who thought that music could affect one’s character and mood, therefore music could either “ennoble” or “debase; he included music as one of the seven liberal arts
9. A type of performance in which the music is created as it is being performed; it’s a feature of many African and African American musics
10. French philosopher and music teacher who believed in the moral goodness of nature and thought that the purpose of education was to cultivate children’s natural sense of beauty; he advocated student-centered, active learning
12. __________ operations: Third stage in Piaget’s model of cognitive development, from ages 7 to 11, in which children are capable of classifying objects and discovering relationships between them
14. Skinner’s theory of ___________ posits that behaviors that are reinforced (such as with rewards) are likely to recur
18. Roman institution in which the choral singers initially learned chant through oral transmission, but in which other music teaching methods were developed, such as notation and solmization
20. Also known as the Hungarian method, a music learning system based on singing, hand signals for solfege, and mnemonics for rhythms
21. Named after the German composer who first developed it, a method of music education that uses singing and instruments like xylophones and metallophones to lead students to improvise and compose
24. Music ______: how music is perceived and processed by the brain
25. Swiss educational reformer who believed music was “one of the most effective aids of moral education”
27. ______: learning that happens naturally and without direct instruction, through the daily activities of a particular culture
30. Swiss biologist whose influential theory of cognitive development has 4 stages, including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operations, and formal operations
34. Movement-based pedagogy created by a Swiss professor, based on eurhythmics, solfege and improvisation to raise the student’s musicality
35. Harvard psychologist whose theory of multiple intelligences posits that there are multiple pathways for a learner’s processing of the world: linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, kinesthetic, interpersonal, naturalist, existential/spiritual
39. Japanese court music and dance, which was taught and performed through a system of guilds in which strict imitation of the teacher was expected

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2. Argentinian dance and song genre and national symbol
3. Colombian singer-songwriter who is perhaps one of the most important Latin music artists of the early 21st c.
4. Genre that emerged in Argentina in the late 1970s as political resistance, influential as a precursor of rock en español
6. A term referring to Mexican Americans; although it previously had negative connotations, it was reclaimed during the 1960s civil rights movement as a symbol of pride in Mexican American heritage
8. percussionist and bandleader who popularized Latin dance genres and became a symbol of Puerto Rican identity
11. Any process (economic, political, cultural) that extends beyond the boundaries of nation-states
13. Colombian pop singer who established her popularity throughout Latin America with her 1996 album Pies descalzos and broke into the U.S. market with the bilingual album Laundry Service in 2001
14. Música _______ Brazilian rural music featuring two singers in parallel thirds
16. Cuban American pop singer who began her career as the lead vocalist for Miami Sound Machine, pioneering the Latin pop explosion
17. Colombian bandleader who led one of the most innovative and successful orchestras of música tropical in the 1940s
18. _____ Records, one of the first Mexican American-owned record labels, influential in recording, disseminating, and popularizing conjunto tejano
20. Grammy-award winning pop and country singer whose 1987 album Canciones de mi padre was influential in spurring interest in mariachi music and highlighted mariachi as a symbol of Mexican American identity
21. Chilean singer-songwriter who was tortured and killed after the coup that deposed Salvador Allende; extremely influential writer of nueva canción
25. Extremely influential accordionist who added vocals to the traditional conjunto tejano, retuned the accordion, and represents the transition to a modern conjunto style
27. One of the most pressing issues of the U.S.-Mexico relationship, it can be said to have transformed the demographics of the border region as well as the U.S. at large over the past 70 years
31. Música _______ Term that describes the various Afro-Caribbean styles, from Colombia as well as foreign origin, played by Colombian big bands in the 1930s and 40s
32. Adaptation of rock to a Latin American context, featuring Spanish-language lyrics, Latin American themes, rhythms and instruments, and the use of local folk and popular genres
34. Argentinian pianist, singer and bandleader who as a leader of Serú Girán, defined rock nacional
35. Panamanian singer and composer; one of the most prominent salsa artists
36. A term that describes a new era of human communication and interconnection across cultural, national, and geographic boundaries; its processes are separate from specific national boundaries, whereas transnational processes are still anchored in one or more nation states
37. Most popular Colombian musical genre
38. Brazilian popular music, influenced by jazz, that developed in the 1960s as a new way of performing samba-canção, popular among the white, urban middle and upper classes
42. Newyorican trombonist and bandleader whose powerful arrangements perfectly complemented Blades’s lyrics
43. Dance genre developed by Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants in New York in the 1960s, featuring elements from Cuban son and jazz; it mediates conflicts between tradition and modernity
44. A corrido relating to the drug traffic; while controversial and often banned, they are extremely popular on both sides of the border

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1. Pan-Latin urban genre that originated in Puerto Rico and NYC in the early 1990s, mixing hip hop, reggae and Latin American musics with Spanish-language lyrics
5. Argentinian composer who integrated Argentine popular music with classical forms, becoming a leader of the Nuevo Tango
7. Colombian singer and actor whose fusion of vallenato with rock, pop legitimized vallenato among middle-class Colombian audiences and popularized it internationally
9. Conjunto de ________ Ensemble of traditional cumbia, including gaita hembra, gaita macho, maracas, tambor llamador, tambor alegre, and tambora
10. Accordionist and composer, considered the father of Texas Mexican music, also known as “El huracán del valle”
12. Colombian working-class genre featuring button accordion, caja and guacharaca
15. _________ canción: Influential folk and folk-inspired Latin American song genre, featuring poetic lyrics often focused on social justice issues; emerged first in Chile, where it was closely associated with the administration of President Allende
19. Puerto Rican rapper whose smash hit “Gasolina” popularized reggaeton worldwide in 2004
22. Mexican composer who helped disseminate bolero throughout Latin America
23. Argentinian singer and actor who became the leading singer of La Guardia Nueva and popularized the tango canción all over the world
24. Mexican rock rap band that reached fame in the late 1990s
26. Genre of Cuban origin featuring close vocal harmonies accompanied with guitars; it became an urban cosmopolitan genre after its arrival in Mexico City in the 1930s
28. Argentinian rock nacional band whose mixture of pop, reggae and new wave (such as seen in their album Signos) made them one of the top Spanish-language bands of the 1980s
29. Brazilian singer and guitarist who was one of the most influential bossa nova figures for songs such as “Desafinado”
30. Brazilian singer and composer who contributed to the establishment of the urban samba, composing such classics as “Aquarela do Brasil”
33. The process whereby a minority group, such as immigrants, gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture. Historically, Latin American (particularly, Mexican) immigrants have shown a tendency to resist it
39. Song and dance, associated particularly with carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro; considered Brazil’s national dance
40. Mexican-born vihuelist and mariachi director who was a leading promoter of mariachi music in the United States; his Mariachi Los Camperos earned widespread recognition
41. Mexican rock en español band whose distinctive sound included post-punk, Mexican folk and Afro-Caribbean musics, as seen in their 1990 album El Diablito

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1. -In music, a bar is a subsection of time that’s defined by a time signature. For example, a 4/4 time signature assigns four quarter notes to each bar.
4. -A sharp musical note is a semitone higher in intonation than the same natural note.
5. -music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles, generally marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, improvisatory, virtuosic solos, melodic freedom, and a harmonic idiom ranging from simple diatonicism through chromaticism to atonality.
6. -A coda is a symbol used in sheet music to denote where the final passage of a piece begins. A piece will include a “da coda” instruction to tell the orchestra when to proceed to the beginning of the final passage.
8. -A time of music
9. -1811–96, French composer
12. -1732–1809, Austrian composer.
13. -A crescendo is a gradual increase in dynamic volume during a section of music.
15. -Vivace means lively or vivacious in Italian. Typically this instruction suggests a fast tempo, louder dynamic, and bright playing.
19. -1860–1911, Austrian composer and conductor, born in Bohemia.
20. - People can sing it
21. -1803–69, French composer.
22. -a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate
26. -Tempo is the pace or speed at which a piece of music is played. Usually, the tempo will define the length and duration of a quarter note.
28. -Andante is used to describe a moderately slow tempo. It’s Italian meaning “to-go about” suggests a walking pace to be used in a piece of music.
31. -any hollow tree or similar object or device used in this way.
33. -A cadenza is a moment in a musical piece where an instrumentalist or singer is given the opportunity to play a solo freely and with artistic license to go outside of a rigid tempo or rhythm.
34. -a song, originating with African Americans, that is marked by the frequent occurrence of blue notes, and that takes the basic form, customarily improvised upon in performance, of a 12-bar chorus consisting of a 3-line stanza with the second line repeating the first.
35. -In music legato means to connect each note smoothly without much articulation between notes.
37. -1797–1848, Italian operatic composer.
38. -a stringed musical instrument with a long, fretted neck, a flat, somewhat violinlike body
40. -Scherzo refers to a short orchestral piece of music.
41. -canons in music are when a melody is played by one instrument or group of instruments, and then repeated a certain number of bars later by another instrument to overlap the initial melody.
42. -the treble instrument of the family of modern bowed instruments
43. -1810–49, Polish composer and pianist, in France after 1831.
44. -An arpeggio is when a chord of notes is broken and played in sequence. For example, a C major arpeggio would be played C-E-G-C.
46. -an American singer
47. tone -A quarter tone is a musical interval that is half the value of a semitone and a quarter of the value of a whole tone.
49. -the person who tells how to do
51. -1685–1759, German composer in England after 1712.
53. -a note is upon another note
55. -1797–1828, Austrian composer.
57. -Allegro means cheerful in Italian. In music, it means the music should be played at an upbeat and bright tempo.
58. -conforming to ancient Greek and Roman models in literature or art, or to later systems modeled upon them.

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2. -Adagio means slowly in Italian. In music, it signifies that a piece should be played a slower tempo or speed.
3. -A cadence is a sequence of chords used to signify the end of a phrase.
4. -1882–1971, U.S. composer, born in Russia.
7. -The opposite of a crescendo, a diminuendo is a decrease in dynamic volume during a section of music.
10. -1813–83, German composer.
11. -explosive sound
14. - 1770–1827, German composer
16. -The line on the bottom
17. -In music, flat refers to the relative tonal quality of a note. A flat note is one half-step below the same natural note in pitch.
18. -Forte is a term used to describe a louder dynamic. Forte should be louder than mezzo-forte but quieter than fortissimo.
23. -1756–91, Austrian composer
24. -1678–1741, Italian violinist and composer
25. -Vibrato is an effect where the pitch of a note is subtly moved up and down to create a vibrating effect.
27. -1862–1918, French composer.
29. -a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
30. -Leggero means light in Italian. In sheet music leggero means to play lightly, usually at a quicker pace and in a light-hearted manner.
32. -A rondo is a type of orchestral form or song structure. It usually consists of multiple repeating sections.
36. -play it in 30 second
39. -the forms and treatments in art used during this period.
45. -an instrument with key
48. - Father of Music
50. -Trill is an instruction to sustain rapid alternation between two different pitches.
52. -An accent is when a specific note or phrase is emphasized with an increase in intensity above other non-accented notes.
54. -an instrument with string
56. -1833–97, German composer.
57. -Alto is a range of pitches normally assigned to a singer in a choir. The alto range of pitches is below Soprano but higher than the Tenor range.

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2. is an ongoing asymmetric low-intensity conflict between the Mexican government and various drug trafficking syndicates. When the Mexican military began to intervene in 2006, the government's main objective was to reduce drug-related violence
4. served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017
5. The U.S.-UK invasion of Afghanistan on October 7, 2001, toppled the brutal Taliban regime. It stands out as the most conventional action in a war that has rewritten the rules on conflict
8. is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is the president of Russia, a position he has filled since 2012, and previously from 2000 until 2008
9. topped the box office in 2000 with the release of Cast Away. The star earned an Oscar nomination for his role as the marooned Chuck in the Robert Zemeckis drama and made $429.6 million in worldwide ticket sale
13. started Google while students at Stanford. They first incorporated in 1998, and went public in 2004. Google is responsible for the way we use the internet; its goal has been to organize knowledge and make it widely available. It has become the accepted word for searching for information on the internet. It also is highly rated as an employer, with policies that encourage creativity
15. at age 50 on June 25, 2009, led to tributes all over the world. The sudden death of the pop star
18. But in 2001, as the music industry struggled to control its revenue streams in the era of file sharing and piracy, Apple developed the iPod, the most profitable mp3 player of its era, along with iTunes, an online marketplace that hastened the obsolescence of physical media (well, CDs, anyway). But the release of the iPhone in 2007 truly broadened consumers’ technological landscapes—not just by putting the computing and communication power of a personal computer in the palm of their hands, but by paving the way for a constant level of connectivity and interactivity that has changed the way we experience the world.
21. The people of the Gulf Coast braced themselves as the sixth strongest hurricane in Atlantic history hurtled their way
23. became Ethan Hunt for a second time in 2000, hitting the big screen in Mission: Impossible II
24. went to battle in 2000, appearing as Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator

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1. set in motion the main events of the decade. He set two wars in motion, created an environment in this country that allowed the government to undo decades of civil liberties progress in the name of safety.
3. in this decade perhaps most significant is his use of talking points in delivering the news, especially on the Fox News Network. Fox leads other cable news channels. Fox watchers still believe that Saddam Hussein was responsible for the attacks of 9/11.
6. during his tenure as head of the Federal Reserve probably had more to do with the policies that set this in motion than anyone else. He has admitted that he believed in market forces that would self-regulate, and that he was wrong.
7. People all over the United States remember where they were when news broke that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center in New York City. The morning of September 11, 2001, would end with two hijacked airliners flown into each of the WTC towers, another plane flown into the Pentagon, and a fourth plane crashing into the ground in Pennsylvania after passengers stormed the cockpit. Nearly 3,000 people died in the country's worst terrorist attack, which made al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden household names
10. became an Oscar winner on March 26, 2000, taking home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted. She returned to theaters just months later in Gone in 60 Seconds, making $237.2 million worldwide
11. In December 2007, the U.S. experienced its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression
12. his is the name that history will put on the policies that followed 9/11
14. an economist whose research dealt specifically with the economic fallout from financial crises, luckily happened to be the Fed chair at the time. His unprecedented program of emergency loans and quantitative easing (including bailing out Europe) helped prevent the crisis from reaching Depression levels, and arguably made the global recovery more rapid
16. were in their pop heyday in 2000. The pop singers performed at the 2000 Grammys where they were nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "I Want It That Way" and Album of the Year for Millennium. Months after the Grammys, BSB went multiplatinum with the November 2000 debut of Black & Blue
17. The actor had a diverse schedule, lending his voice to the animated Chicken Run, starring as Benjamin Martin in the Roland Emmerich drama The Patriot, appearing alongside Milla Jovovich and Jeremy Davies in The Million Dollar Hotel, and trying out romantic comedies with the blockbuster What Women Want.
19. When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice(came out in 2008)
20. The intelligence that led to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003 remains a controversy, but the invasion changed the decade in a way that its predecessor, the Gulf War, didn't
22. A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
25. Iraq's brutal dictator since 1979

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3. Ecosystem characterized by grasslands with scattered trees
4. Disney concept for a utopian experimental city turned theme park
7. Sensory organs found on the heads of insects
10. Double-reed woodwind instrument with a bright, penetrating tone
11. Dumbledore’s sister, whose tragic past influenced his views on power (Harry Potter)
12. Pear-shaped fruit containing monounsaturated fats and often classified as a berry
13. Crime-solving mouse and detective in a 1986 Disney animated film
19. City in Mali historically known for its ancient learning and remoteness
24. Early encampment area key to Aldershot’s military garrison development
25. Nuclear reaction in which an atomic nucleus splits into smaller parts, releasing energy
28. Dutch F1 driver and world champion for Red Bull Racing
31. Measured by checking the rhythmic expansion of arteries
34. Tight bend in a racing circuit designed to slow cars down
37. Main circuit board that connects and allows communication between all computer components
40. Chemical element with the symbol W and extremely high melting point (Chemistry)
41. Abbreviation for the ocean current that Marlin and Dory ride in *Finding Nemo*
42. Paris museum housing the Mona Lisa
45. Fabled sunken city described by Plato and tied to divine punishment
46. Rotational force, often measured in Newton-metres
47. Athletic competition combining ten track and field events
48. Icy moon of Jupiter believed to have a subsurface ocean
52. Particle representing a quantum of light
53. Hampshire site of a flying boat base and a Henry VIII-era artillery fort
54. Small, high-speed memory storing frequently accessed data for quicker retrieval
55. Savory tart with egg-based custard filling
58. Meringue-based dessert named after a Russian ballerina, popular in Australasia
62. Character in *Macbeth* whose descendants are prophesied to be kings
64. Magic used to protect one’s thoughts from external intrusion (Harry Potter)
67. Founder of Time Lord society and key figure in *Doctor Who* mythology
68. Character in *Hamlet* who drowns in a river
69. Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas and tahini
71. 14-line poem with specific rhyme and meter rules
73. WWII cipher machine used by Germany, famously cracked by Allied codebreakers
74. Large-caliber guns used in warfare to launch munitions over long distances
75. Greek sun god who drove a golden chariot across the sky
77. Mind-reading magical ability used by skilled wizards (Harry Potter)
78. Shape-shifting alien race that appears in *Doctor Who*
79. Creative engineer behind Disney’s storytelling innovations
80. Bowling technique in cricket that turns the ball from off to leg side for a right-handed batter
81. Kingdom of Men in *The Lord of the Rings*, home to Minas Tirith

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1. Boat-driving turtle who sings sea shanties while ferrying players (Animal Crossing)
2. Fictional millionaire known for lavish parties in a classic American novel
5. Starfish in *Finding Nemo* who clings to the tank wall and listens to the filter
6. Popular garden plant with aromatic leaves and colorful flowers
8. Amphibian often confused with frogs, typically has dry, warty skin
9. 1415 battle where English longbowmen defeated a larger French force during the Hundred Years’ War
14. Type of bread made from a fermented starter
15. Variant of a chemical element differing in neutron number but not proton number
16. Sims world with a military base and mind-altering spores
17. Character ordered to kill Snow White but spares her life
18. Capital city of The Gambia, located at the mouth of the Gambia River
20. Missing character in The Sims tied to alien abduction conspiracies
21. The time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay
22. Skeletal winged creatures only visible to those who’ve witnessed death (Harry Potter)
23. In football, a rule violation involving player position ahead of the ball
26. Historic Hampshire city, former capital of England and home to a medieval cathedral
27. Jackal-headed deity associated with mummification and guiding souls to the afterlife
29. Basin for examining and storing memories (Harry Potter)
30. Technique or phrase used to aid memory retention through pattern or association
32. Massive cloud of gas and dust where stars are born
33. Influential artist known for his alter ego Ziggy Stardust
35. Bound collection of geographic or celestial maps
36. Composer of nine symphonies, continued to write while deaf
38. Mountain range stretching along the western coast of South America
39. Rift in time and space on *Doctor Who* said to drive Time Lords mad or inspire greatness
40. Describes the large plates whose movements shape Earth's surface
43. Mathematical operation that multiplies a number by all positive integers below it
44. Large volcanic crater formed by a collapse after eruption
49. Fictional Middle Eastern city in *Aladdin*
50. Floating icon above a Sim, indicating emotional and physical state
51. Comet that appears approximately every 76 years
56. Repetitive low-pitched pattern forming the rhythmic foundation in music
57. Organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell (Biology)
59. Mathematician and codebreaker who helped crack the Enigma cipher in WWII
60. Name of Cruella de Vil’s ancestral estate in *101 Dalmatians*
61. Vocal technique allowing singers to hit high notes beyond normal range
63. Ancient stone that enabled scholars to decode Egyptian hieroglyphs using Greek
65. Physical force associated with attraction and repulsion of charged particles
66. Organic material used to enrich garden soil
70. British reality competition where amateur contestants face technical and showstopper challenges in the kitchen
72. Secret organization linked to alien activity in the *Doctor Who* universe
76. Dark creatures made from reanimated corpses (Harry Potter)

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4. the Greek word meaning "excessive pride" that is commonly used as the protagonist's tragic flaw in a Greek tragedy
7. Greek philosopher who studied under Sophocles and who taught Aristotle
8. In the early stages of Greek theater, it was Sophocles who introduced a ___ player to the stage
9. delivered in response to a strophe; while performing this, the chorus twists/dances from left to right
11. songs used to divide scenes in a Greek play
13. Greek plays are ___ ___ in which the dialog takes the form of poetry
15. the Greek word for actor which means "someone acting a part"
16. a Greek art form rooted in religious ritual
21. this two-word term is used to describe the main character in a tragedy who experiences a reversal of fortune
23. god of wine, often depicted wearing a beard and a grapevine crown
24. performers wore these so the same actor could perform different roles in a play
26. one of the three grand masters of Greek tragedy; playwright who wrote Oedipus, the King; most famous for his character development and insight into human nature
29. this element of a Greek tragedy comes at the end and is performed by the chorus in gratitude to Dionysus
30. an outdoor performance area in the shape of a semi-circle that was built on a slope with seating that rose
32. a serious play recounting related events in the life of a person of high rank or importance who is brought low and often meets his/her doom.
33. this Greek city-state was the world's first democracy; became a great intellectual center, attracting artists, poets, scientists, and philosophers
36. "marketplace" where the earliest dramas were likely performed in Athens
38. another word for exposition--the part of a Greek play that presents the background of the conflict
39. this opening song follows the prologue and is performed by the chorus in a Greek play
41. a cleansing or release of the emotions of pity or fear that occurs at the end of a Greek tragedy
43. Between the three of them, the grand masters of Greek tragedy won first prize at the annual drama competitions in Athens this many times
45. "the events comes as no ___ to most audience members" of a Greek tragedy because they "knew the myths upon which the plays were based"
47. a word that has come to mean a disastrous outcome
49. an English word for an actor which derives from the name of the first actor
50. rival character whose opposition contributes to the main character's downfall in a Greek tragedy
52. the upper point of the city (Athens) where the theater of Dionysus was built
54. a concluding stanza of an ode during which the chorus may stand still
55. the Greeks adapted this writing system to form the first true alphabet

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1. the name of annual Greek festivals where theater in ancient Greece originated
2. another play by Sophocles that tells the story of Oedipus' daughter
3. a set of stories the Greeks told to explain the world around them
5. the Athenian victory over the Persians marks the beginning of Athen's ___ ___; this era ended when Athens surrendered to Sparta in the Peloponnesian War
6. a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena; one of the most important surviving structures from Greece's Golden Age
10. Sophocles won first prize at the annual Dionysia in Athens this many times
12. one of the three grand masters of Greek tragedy; is noted for his efforts to address social concerns and humanitarian themes in his plays
14. this two-word term is used to describe the period of time in ancient Greek society when the art of writing was lost and many kingdoms broke down into small tribal units
17. the name of the first actor
18. this type of play is described as a "bawdy drama" was often included as one of the four plays performed during a three-day festival
19. each ___ in Greek religion was associated with one or more aspects of nature or human behavior
20. a group of singers who were central to the production of a Greek play; used to provide key information and commentary on the action
22. the Greek word for a profound error in judgement
25. the number of Sophocles' plays which survive
26. this Greek city-state was ruled by a monarchy
27. the term used to describe the hymns chanted by the chorus to honor Dionysus
28. Greek word meaning "twist"; while performing this, the chorus twists/dances from right to left
30. one of the three grand masters of Greek tragedy; a Greek playwright who further developed Greek theater by adding a second actor; the pioneer of tragedy; praised for his poetic language
31. a group of four plays
34. (king) a term used to describe the person at the top of the social pyramid in ancient Greek society
35. the term used to describe the chorus leader; this person often exchanges thoughts with the rest of the chorus as well as with the actors
37. the name of the performing area in an amphitheater
40. plays a decisive role in ensuring the protagonist's downfall in a Greek tragedy
42. the English word derived from the Greek word for actor
44. a Greek philosopher; teacher of Alexander the Great; examined the mechanisms that made tragedy so compelling for audiences
46. Sophocles is credited with the practice of using ___ scenery
48. the final scene in a Greek tragedy
51. after the Battle of ___, an Athenian soldier races 26 miles back to Athens to share the news of the victory. He then collapsed and died.
53. title of a famous examination of tragedy; remains the most influential discussion of drama the world has ever seen

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4. -Alto is a range of pitches normally assigned to a singer in a choir. The alto range of pitches is below Soprano but higher than the Tenor range.
5. -1678–1741, Italian violinist and composer
7. -The line on the bottom
9. -Vivace means lively or vivacious in Italian. Typically this instruction suggests a fast tempo, louder dynamic, and bright playing.
13. -a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate
16. -Leggero means light in Italian. In sheet music leggero means to play lightly, usually at a quicker pace and in a light-hearted manner.
18. -a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
19. -Andante is used to describe a moderately slow tempo. It’s Italian meaning “to-go about” suggests a walking pace to be used in a piece of music.
20. -A crescendo is a gradual increase in dynamic volume during a section of music.
23. -Forte is a term used to describe a louder dynamic. Forte should be louder than mezzo-forte but quieter than fortissimo.
25. -In music, flat refers to the relative tonal quality of a note. A flat note is one half-step below the same natural note in pitch.
28. -conforming to ancient Greek and Roman models in literature or art, or to later systems modeled upon them.
30. -1685–1759, German composer in England after 1712.
32. -1862–1918, French composer.
33. -1797–1848, Italian operatic composer.
35. -A time of music
36. -A cadenza is a moment in a musical piece where an instrumentalist or singer is given the opportunity to play a solo freely and with artistic license to go outside of a rigid tempo or rhythm.
38. -1797–1828, Austrian composer.
39. -A coda is a symbol used in sheet music to denote where the final passage of a piece begins. A piece will include a “da coda” instruction to tell the orchestra when to proceed to the beginning of the final passage.
40. -explosive sound
43. - Father of Music
44. -play it in 30 second
46. -1756–91, Austrian composer
48. -1810–49, Polish composer and pianist, in France after 1831.
49. -an American singer
51. -a note is upon another note
53. -An accent is when a specific note or phrase is emphasized with an increase in intensity above other non-accented notes.
55. -Allegro means cheerful in Italian. In music, it means the music should be played at an upbeat and bright tempo.
56. -a stringed musical instrument with a long, fretted neck, a flat, somewhat violinlike body
57. -any hollow tree or similar object or device used in this way.
58. -the treble instrument of the family of modern bowed instruments

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1. -1882–1971, U.S. composer, born in Russia.
2. - 1770–1827, German composer
3. -1833–97, German composer.
6. -The opposite of a crescendo, a diminuendo is a decrease in dynamic volume during a section of music.
8. -music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles, generally marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, improvisatory, virtuosic solos, melodic freedom, and a harmonic idiom ranging from simple diatonicism through chromaticism to atonality.
10. -1860–1911, Austrian composer and conductor, born in Bohemia.
11. tone -A quarter tone is a musical interval that is half the value of a semitone and a quarter of the value of a whole tone.
12. -Scherzo refers to a short orchestral piece of music.
14. -A rondo is a type of orchestral form or song structure. It usually consists of multiple repeating sections.
15. -A cadence is a sequence of chords used to signify the end of a phrase.
17. -In music, a bar is a subsection of time that’s defined by a time signature. For example, a 4/4 time signature assigns four quarter notes to each bar.
20. -an instrument with string
21. - People can sing it
22. -A sharp musical note is a semitone higher in intonation than the same natural note.
24. -the forms and treatments in art used during this period.
26. -Adagio means slowly in Italian. In music, it signifies that a piece should be played a slower tempo or speed.
27. -the person who tells how to do
29. -canons in music are when a melody is played by one instrument or group of instruments, and then repeated a certain number of bars later by another instrument to overlap the initial melody.
31. -In music legato means to connect each note smoothly without much articulation between notes.
34. -Tempo is the pace or speed at which a piece of music is played. Usually, the tempo will define the length and duration of a quarter note.
35. -a song, originating with African Americans, that is marked by the frequent occurrence of blue notes, and that takes the basic form, customarily improvised upon in performance, of a 12-bar chorus consisting of a 3-line stanza with the second line repeating the first.
37. -An arpeggio is when a chord of notes is broken and played in sequence. For example, a C major arpeggio would be played C-E-G-C.
41. -1803–69, French composer.
42. -1811–96, French composer
45. -Trill is an instruction to sustain rapid alternation between two different pitches.
47. -1732–1809, Austrian composer.
50. -1813–83, German composer.
52. -Vibrato is an effect where the pitch of a note is subtly moved up and down to create a vibrating effect.
54. -an instrument with key

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2. is an ongoing asymmetric low-intensity conflict between the Mexican government and various drug trafficking syndicates. When the Mexican military began to intervene in 2006, the government's main objective was to reduce drug-related violence
4. served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017
5. The U.S.-UK invasion of Afghanistan on October 7, 2001, toppled the brutal Taliban regime. It stands out as the most conventional action in a war that has rewritten the rules on conflict
8. is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is the president of Russia, a position he has filled since 2012, and previously from 2000 until 2008
9. topped the box office in 2000 with the release of Cast Away. The star earned an Oscar nomination for his role as the marooned Chuck in the Robert Zemeckis drama and made $429.6 million in worldwide ticket sale
13. started Google while students at Stanford. They first incorporated in 1998, and went public in 2004. Google is responsible for the way we use the internet; its goal has been to organize knowledge and make it widely available. It has become the accepted word for searching for information on the internet. It also is highly rated as an employer, with policies that encourage creativity
15. at age 50 on June 25, 2009, led to tributes all over the world. The sudden death of the pop star
18. But in 2001, as the music industry struggled to control its revenue streams in the era of file sharing and piracy, Apple developed the iPod, the most profitable mp3 player of its era, along with iTunes, an online marketplace that hastened the obsolescence of physical media (well, CDs, anyway). But the release of the iPhone in 2007 truly broadened consumers’ technological landscapes—not just by putting the computing and communication power of a personal computer in the palm of their hands, but by paving the way for a constant level of connectivity and interactivity that has changed the way we experience the world.
21. The people of the Gulf Coast braced themselves as the sixth strongest hurricane in Atlantic history hurtled their way
23. became Ethan Hunt for a second time in 2000, hitting the big screen in Mission: Impossible II
24. went to battle in 2000, appearing as Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator

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1. set in motion the main events of the decade. He set two wars in motion, created an environment in this country that allowed the government to undo decades of civil liberties progress in the name of safety.
3. in this decade perhaps most significant is his use of talking points in delivering the news, especially on the Fox News Network. Fox leads other cable news channels. Fox watchers still believe that Saddam Hussein was responsible for the attacks of 9/11.
6. during his tenure as head of the Federal Reserve probably had more to do with the policies that set this in motion than anyone else. He has admitted that he believed in market forces that would self-regulate, and that he was wrong.
7. People all over the United States remember where they were when news broke that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center in New York City. The morning of September 11, 2001, would end with two hijacked airliners flown into each of the WTC towers, another plane flown into the Pentagon, and a fourth plane crashing into the ground in Pennsylvania after passengers stormed the cockpit. Nearly 3,000 people died in the country's worst terrorist attack, which made al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden household names
10. became an Oscar winner on March 26, 2000, taking home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted. She returned to theaters just months later in Gone in 60 Seconds, making $237.2 million worldwide
11. In December 2007, the U.S. experienced its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression
12. his is the name that history will put on the policies that followed 9/11
14. an economist whose research dealt specifically with the economic fallout from financial crises, luckily happened to be the Fed chair at the time. His unprecedented program of emergency loans and quantitative easing (including bailing out Europe) helped prevent the crisis from reaching Depression levels, and arguably made the global recovery more rapid
16. were in their pop heyday in 2000. The pop singers performed at the 2000 Grammys where they were nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "I Want It That Way" and Album of the Year for Millennium. Months after the Grammys, BSB went multiplatinum with the November 2000 debut of Black & Blue
17. The actor had a diverse schedule, lending his voice to the animated Chicken Run, starring as Benjamin Martin in the Roland Emmerich drama The Patriot, appearing alongside Milla Jovovich and Jeremy Davies in The Million Dollar Hotel, and trying out romantic comedies with the blockbuster What Women Want.
19. When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice(came out in 2008)
20. The intelligence that led to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003 remains a controversy, but the invasion changed the decade in a way that its predecessor, the Gulf War, didn't
22. A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
25. Iraq's brutal dictator since 1979

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3. Ecosystem characterized by grasslands with scattered trees
4. Disney concept for a utopian experimental city turned theme park
7. Sensory organs found on the heads of insects
10. Double-reed woodwind instrument with a bright, penetrating tone
11. Dumbledore’s sister, whose tragic past influenced his views on power (Harry Potter)
12. Pear-shaped fruit containing monounsaturated fats and often classified as a berry
13. Crime-solving mouse and detective in a 1986 Disney animated film
19. City in Mali historically known for its ancient learning and remoteness
24. Early encampment area key to Aldershot’s military garrison development
25. Nuclear reaction in which an atomic nucleus splits into smaller parts, releasing energy
28. Dutch F1 driver and world champion for Red Bull Racing
31. Measured by checking the rhythmic expansion of arteries
34. Tight bend in a racing circuit designed to slow cars down
37. Main circuit board that connects and allows communication between all computer components
40. Chemical element with the symbol W and extremely high melting point (Chemistry)
41. Abbreviation for the ocean current that Marlin and Dory ride in *Finding Nemo*
42. Paris museum housing the Mona Lisa
45. Fabled sunken city described by Plato and tied to divine punishment
46. Rotational force, often measured in Newton-metres
47. Athletic competition combining ten track and field events
48. Icy moon of Jupiter believed to have a subsurface ocean
52. Particle representing a quantum of light
53. Hampshire site of a flying boat base and a Henry VIII-era artillery fort
54. Small, high-speed memory storing frequently accessed data for quicker retrieval
55. Savory tart with egg-based custard filling
58. Meringue-based dessert named after a Russian ballerina, popular in Australasia
62. Character in *Macbeth* whose descendants are prophesied to be kings
64. Magic used to protect one’s thoughts from external intrusion (Harry Potter)
67. Founder of Time Lord society and key figure in *Doctor Who* mythology
68. Character in *Hamlet* who drowns in a river
69. Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas and tahini
71. 14-line poem with specific rhyme and meter rules
73. WWII cipher machine used by Germany, famously cracked by Allied codebreakers
74. Large-caliber guns used in warfare to launch munitions over long distances
75. Greek sun god who drove a golden chariot across the sky
77. Mind-reading magical ability used by skilled wizards (Harry Potter)
78. Shape-shifting alien race that appears in *Doctor Who*
79. Creative engineer behind Disney’s storytelling innovations
80. Bowling technique in cricket that turns the ball from off to leg side for a right-handed batter
81. Kingdom of Men in *The Lord of the Rings*, home to Minas Tirith

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1. Boat-driving turtle who sings sea shanties while ferrying players (Animal Crossing)
2. Fictional millionaire known for lavish parties in a classic American novel
5. Starfish in *Finding Nemo* who clings to the tank wall and listens to the filter
6. Popular garden plant with aromatic leaves and colorful flowers
8. Amphibian often confused with frogs, typically has dry, warty skin
9. 1415 battle where English longbowmen defeated a larger French force during the Hundred Years’ War
14. Type of bread made from a fermented starter
15. Variant of a chemical element differing in neutron number but not proton number
16. Sims world with a military base and mind-altering spores
17. Character ordered to kill Snow White but spares her life
18. Capital city of The Gambia, located at the mouth of the Gambia River
20. Missing character in The Sims tied to alien abduction conspiracies
21. The time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay
22. Skeletal winged creatures only visible to those who’ve witnessed death (Harry Potter)
23. In football, a rule violation involving player position ahead of the ball
26. Historic Hampshire city, former capital of England and home to a medieval cathedral
27. Jackal-headed deity associated with mummification and guiding souls to the afterlife
29. Basin for examining and storing memories (Harry Potter)
30. Technique or phrase used to aid memory retention through pattern or association
32. Massive cloud of gas and dust where stars are born
33. Influential artist known for his alter ego Ziggy Stardust
35. Bound collection of geographic or celestial maps
36. Composer of nine symphonies, continued to write while deaf
38. Mountain range stretching along the western coast of South America
39. Rift in time and space on *Doctor Who* said to drive Time Lords mad or inspire greatness
40. Describes the large plates whose movements shape Earth's surface
43. Mathematical operation that multiplies a number by all positive integers below it
44. Large volcanic crater formed by a collapse after eruption
49. Fictional Middle Eastern city in *Aladdin*
50. Floating icon above a Sim, indicating emotional and physical state
51. Comet that appears approximately every 76 years
56. Repetitive low-pitched pattern forming the rhythmic foundation in music
57. Organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell (Biology)
59. Mathematician and codebreaker who helped crack the Enigma cipher in WWII
60. Name of Cruella de Vil’s ancestral estate in *101 Dalmatians*
61. Vocal technique allowing singers to hit high notes beyond normal range
63. Ancient stone that enabled scholars to decode Egyptian hieroglyphs using Greek
65. Physical force associated with attraction and repulsion of charged particles
66. Organic material used to enrich garden soil
70. British reality competition where amateur contestants face technical and showstopper challenges in the kitchen
72. Secret organization linked to alien activity in the *Doctor Who* universe
76. Dark creatures made from reanimated corpses (Harry Potter)

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2. A small five-stringed guitar, which is an essential component of trios huastecos and jarocho ensembles
6. Tall, membranophone drum, with a membrane typically made of jaguar skin; the Mexicas and Mayas considered it to be sacred and is still in use in many religious ceremonies, like the concheros dance
8. A Mexican cowboy, particularly from Western Mexico; their typical suit is worn by mariachi ensembles
9. _________ murals: fresco paintings found inside a temple in his Mayan city, depicting a ceremony including musicians and musical instruments which provide information about music in the Mayan world
11. A rapid movement of the dancer’s feet against a raised wooden platform, producing a percussive accompaniment to the music; an important feature of Mexican folk dance
17. The simultaneous sounding of two or more pitches
20. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
24. Danza del __________: Oldest and most distinctive ritual dance of the Yaquis, depicting the hunt of a deer. The dancer carries aiyam and wears tenábaris on his legs and rihhutiam around his waist; he is accompanied by hirukiam and ba kubahe as well as singing
26. Capital of the Mexica empire, founded in Central Mexico in 1325; after Cortés conquered it in 1521, the Spanish founded Mexico City on its ruins
27. Word describing a type of son typical of the Huasteca region, and a type of son accompaniment pattern executed rasgueado on instruments of the guitar family; Also known as son huasteco, it features sesquialtera rhythms, falsetto singing, and two singers who alternate coplas with a violinist who improvises fast phrases between sets of coplas
28. (1910-1926) The period during which Porfirio Díaz was overthrown and multiple leaders, many of them from the Northern states, vied for power in Mexico
30. Language spoken by the ancient Mexicas, as well as by many modern indigenous groups of central and southern Mexico
31. Spanish folk dance in triple meter, accompanied by guitar, introduced in Spain in the 17th century, danced by couples who perform footwork while playing castanets. The dance was often described as “provocative”
32. Small four-string guitar, used in son jarocho ensembles
35. A practice in which a solo alternates with a chorus or ensemble; it is a feature of African and African diaspora musics
36. A social construct distinguishing one group of humans from another on the basis of shared cultural heritage, ancestry, language, history, and or culture; it has largely replaced the now outdated concept of race
38. The period (1876-1911) during which Mexico was ruled by Porfirio Díaz
39. Mexican intellectual who coined the term “raza cósmica” to describe what he saw as the superiority of the mixed-race peoples of Latin America
42. ______ or teneboim: idiophone leg rattles, made from cocoons of the giant silk moth that are dried, filled with seeds, and strung together. Originally used by the Yaquis in their deer dances and pascolas, now used also during Concheros dances in other parts of Mexico
43. President of Mexico who in the 1930s institutionalized the Mexican Revolutionary reforms, including the nationalization of the oil and mining industries
45. a term describing the ethnic and cultural mixing that occurred in Spanish America during colonial times
47. The process during which an individual or group adapts or borrows traits from another culture; it acknowledges negotiation and the merging of cultures, in contrast with the now outdated concept of assimilation which assumed the original culture was lost
48. the glorification of indigenous traditions and heritage; it constitutes a primary element of Mexican Revolutionary Nationalism
49. _______ or Yoeme people, indigenous group of Northwestern Mexico and Arizona; their ritual dances include the Danza del Venado, the Pascola, and the Matachines
51. Guitarra ___________, also known as quinta: a deep-bodied guitar with eight strings, which is an essential component of trios huastecos
52. Penitential dance depicting indigenous converts on a religious pilgrimage, still performed by many indigenous and Mestizos throughout Mexico, typically for saint days and especially for the Virgin of Guadalupe; the dancers carry ayacachtlis and wear tenábaris and are accompanied by huéhuetl
54. Missionary who evangelized the region of Northern New Spain known as the Pimería (now Sonora and Southern Arizona)
57. Son ________: song and dance from the region south of the port of Veracruz, featuring some Afro-Caribbean elements like interlocking polyrhythms played by jarana, requinto and harp
62. Refrain or chorus; the part of a text, set to music, which repeats both text and music. Usually alternates with coplas
63. Mexican artist whose murals exemplify the tenets of Revolutionary Nationalism
65. Traditional ritual dance of Northern Mexico, in which the Pahko (Old Man of the Fiesta) acts as host, dancing with rihhutiam and koyolim around his waist, tenebaris on his legs and carries senasom. He is accompanied by violin, harp, flute and drum. The dance originated with the Yaqui but is also performed by other indigenous groups of what was Northern New Spain
68. The system of harmony based on the major and minor scales, in which harmonies move away from and then return to the tonic
69. A villancico depicting the music, song and dance of black people
70. Verse or stanza; the part of a text, set to music, which changes text over repeated music.
71. Petition ceremonial dance of the Tarahumaras, in which a dancer holds a gourd rattle
74. High-pitched range produced by most adult male singers through an artificial technique whereby the vocal chords vibrate only in part; it is a characteristic element of huapango singing
75. Lamellophone of Afro-Caribbean origin, used in son jarocho

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1. Spanish folk dance in triple meter, accompanied by guitar and castanets. In southern Mexico, in the Huasteca and Jarocho regions, the same word is used to describe a communal celebration during which sones are danced on a tarima
3. A large six-string bass guitar with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi and other Mexican folk musics
4. A meaningful or memorable succession of pitches
5. A Mexican mestizo son that appeared in Mexico around the mid-18th century, denounced by the Inquisition as “indecent, lewd, disgraceful, and provocative.” In spite of the ban, it became associated with the Independence fight, and later became Mexico’s national dance
7. _____ music, a term describing musics that are traditional, primarily disseminated through oral transmission, and usually associated with a specific rural setting or ethnic group
10. Seven-time president of Mexico who pursued the modernization of Mexico through foreign investment
12. Mexican dancer and choreographer who founded the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
13. Grupo _________: Jarocho ensemble founded in 1977 by Gilberto Gutierrez Silva, credited with revitalizing the son jarocho and fandango tradition
14. Los __________: Trío huasteco founded in Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, in 1974, considered one of the signature representatives of son huasteco
15. A characteristic rhythmic feature of both Spanish and Mexican mestizo music, which consists of the rapid alternation between triple and duple units, creating uneven accents
16. Person in charge of the musical activities of a cathedral, including the hiring and training of musicians and choir boys, and the composition of works for liturgical performance
18. Fray Bernardino de _______: Spanish missionary who, in the years immediately after the Conquest of Tenochtitlán, collected the history and customs of the Mexicas into a bilingual Spanish-Náhuatl book now known as the Florentine Codex
19. Mexican singer who became the most prolific and influential composer of canción ranchera
21. Name that the Aztecs took after settling in Tenochtitlán; from this name the modern name of Mexico is derived
22. The way in which the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are woven together
23. A Catholic hymn of praise, introduced in the 18th century by Franciscan missionaries, especially in the missions of Northern Nueva España; they are still in use in many rural churches in Mexico and the SW U.S.
25. Musical tradition originating in Western Mexico, especially the state of Jalisco, with an ensemble typically consisting of trumpet, violin, vihuela, guitar, guitarrón and sometimes harp
29. Canción _____, term referring to Mexican folk and folk-derived songs with simple chordal accompaniment and an operatic vocal style; it is a main element of both mariachi and conjunto repertoire
33. Spanish missionary who founded the first school of music in Nueva España in 1523, to use music as part of the conversion of the indigenous peoples of Mexico
34. Spanish vernacular musical and poetic form consisting of several coplas framed by a refrain. They typically had sacred themes and were sung in feast days, and are still sung today throughout the Spanish-speaking world, primarily during Christmas
37. Spanish explorer who discovered and then conquered the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán (Mexico City)
40. Catholic priest and a leader of the Mexican Independence struggle, famous for issuing the “Grito” that sparked the initial revolt
41. _____ de Tecalitlán, Most iconic mariachi ensemble, founded in 1898 by Gaspar Vargas and still active today
44. _____Nationalism, an ideology applied to much Mexican art after the Revolution, including the tenets that art should have a social function, and the glorification of indigenous heritage
45. A person of mixed Spanish and Indian heritage; by the early twentieth century they constituted the majority of the Mexican population
46. _______ or Rarámuri people, indigenous group of central and Southern Chihuahua, who until the 20th century underwent very little acculturation; their ritual dances include the yúmari, pascola and matachines
50. Ballet _____, term since the 1950s for dance groups that merge theatrical elements of classical ballet with Mexican folk dances
53. Antonio López de _____, general and President of Mexico who lost or sold over half of Mexico’s territory between 1836 and 1853
55. _____ music, a term describing musics that are disseminated through media such as radio, records, TV, film or electronic files, subject to an aesthetic of innovation and mass appeal, and associated with the urban middle and lower classes
56. La ________: Region of east-central Mexico along the Gulf Coast, incl. Southern Tamaulipas, Northern Veracruz, and parts of Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro; a distinctive musical culture emerged there focusing on the huapango
58. ________ de Papantla: Ritual petition dance from the Totonacas of the Huasteca region, in which a dancer plays flute and drum on top of a tall pillar while four dancers tied to the pillar with ropes “fly” downwards towards the ground
59. Juan Gutierrez de Composer who was maestro de capilla in the Puebla cathedral in the 17th century, known primarily for his sacred polychoral works and his villancicos
60. Ideophone drum made by carving a log, with an H-shaped cutout in the top which produces two different pitches when struck with a stick; the Mexicas and Mayas considered it to be sacred and is still in use in many religious ceremonies
61. Indigenous devotional dance of Northern Mexico, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The dancers, aligned in three rows, perform a dance resembling a contradance to the accompaniment of violin and guitar. Each dancer holds aiyam painted red, which is shaken at specific points in the dance, and they wear headdresses with streamers and mirrors. Although it originated among the Yaquis, it is performed by other indigenous groups of what was Northern New Spain
64. The arrangement of time durations in music
66. A generic term for Mexican folk music, typically danced, with regional variations
67. A small five-string instrument with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi ensembles
72. The first and most important note of a scale, often indicated by the Roman numeral I
73. Indigenous people of southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras; they had one of the greatest civilizations of the pre-Columbian era. They built several large cities such as Copán, Tikal, Uxmal and Bonampak, used a glyphic writing system and had achievements in astronomy and mathematics

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3. the glorification of indigenous traditions and heritage; it constitutes a primary element of Mexican Revolutionary Nationalism
4. Guitarra ___________, also known as quinta: a deep-bodied guitar with eight strings, which is an essential component of trios huastecos
6. Spanish missionary who founded the first school of music in Nueva España in 1523, to use music as part of the conversion of the indigenous peoples of Mexico
7. A Mexican cowboy, particularly from Western Mexico; their typical suit is worn by mariachi ensembles
9. Penitential dance depicting indigenous converts on a religious pilgrimage, still performed by many indigenous and Mestizos throughout Mexico, typically for saint days and especially for the Virgin of Guadalupe; the dancers carry ayacachtlis and wear tenábaris and are accompanied by huéhuetl
13. _____ de Tecalitlán, Most iconic mariachi ensemble, founded in 1898 by Gaspar Vargas and still active today
14. Small four-string guitar, used in son jarocho ensembles
15. A villancico depicting the music, song and dance of black people
16. Ideophone drum made by carving a log, with an H-shaped cutout in the top which produces two different pitches when struck with a stick; the Mexicas and Mayas considered it to be sacred and is still in use in many religious ceremonies
18. A small five-string instrument with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi ensembles
22. Refrain or chorus; the part of a text, set to music, which repeats both text and music. Usually alternates with coplas
23. A rapid movement of the dancer’s feet against a raised wooden platform, producing a percussive accompaniment to the music; an important feature of Mexican folk dance
25. A social construct distinguishing one group of humans from another on the basis of shared cultural heritage, ancestry, language, history, and or culture; it has largely replaced the now outdated concept of race
26. The simultaneous sounding of two or more pitches
27. Antonio López de _____, general and President of Mexico who lost or sold over half of Mexico’s territory between 1836 and 1853
29. The first and most important note of a scale, often indicated by the Roman numeral I
33. _______ or Yoeme people, indigenous group of Northwestern Mexico and Arizona; their ritual dances include the Danza del Venado, the Pascola, and the Matachines
34. A practice in which a solo alternates with a chorus or ensemble; it is a feature of African and African diaspora musics
38. Seven-time president of Mexico who pursued the modernization of Mexico through foreign investment
42. _____ music, a term describing musics that are traditional, primarily disseminated through oral transmission, and usually associated with a specific rural setting or ethnic group
43. President of Mexico who in the 1930s institutionalized the Mexican Revolutionary reforms, including the nationalization of the oil and mining industries
48. Spanish vernacular musical and poetic form consisting of several coplas framed by a refrain. They typically had sacred themes and were sung in feast days, and are still sung today throughout the Spanish-speaking world, primarily during Christmas
50. (1910-1926) The period during which Porfirio Díaz was overthrown and multiple leaders, many of them from the Northern states, vied for power in Mexico
51. A large six-string bass guitar with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi and other Mexican folk musics
52. Indigenous people of southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras; they had one of the greatest civilizations of the pre-Columbian era. They built several large cities such as Copán, Tikal, Uxmal and Bonampak, used a glyphic writing system and had achievements in astronomy and mathematics
53. A generic term for Mexican folk music, typically danced, with regional variations
54. Name that the Aztecs took after settling in Tenochtitlán; from this name the modern name of Mexico is derived
56. _________ murals: fresco paintings found inside a temple in his Mayan city, depicting a ceremony including musicians and musical instruments which provide information about music in the Mayan world
57. Capital of the Mexica empire, founded in Central Mexico in 1325; after Cortés conquered it in 1521, the Spanish founded Mexico City on its ruins
61. A Catholic hymn of praise, introduced in the 18th century by Franciscan missionaries, especially in the missions of Northern Nueva España; they are still in use in many rural churches in Mexico and the SW U.S.
62. The arrangement of time durations in music
63. La ________: Region of east-central Mexico along the Gulf Coast, incl. Southern Tamaulipas, Northern Veracruz, and parts of Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro; a distinctive musical culture emerged there focusing on the huapango
64. a term describing the ethnic and cultural mixing that occurred in Spanish America during colonial times
66. Fray Bernardino de _______: Spanish missionary who, in the years immediately after the Conquest of Tenochtitlán, collected the history and customs of the Mexicas into a bilingual Spanish-Náhuatl book now known as the Florentine Codex
67. Mexican intellectual who coined the term “raza cósmica” to describe what he saw as the superiority of the mixed-race peoples of Latin America
70. _____ music, a term describing musics that are disseminated through media such as radio, records, TV, film or electronic files, subject to an aesthetic of innovation and mass appeal, and associated with the urban middle and lower classes
71. Spanish folk dance in triple meter, accompanied by guitar and castanets. In southern Mexico, in the Huasteca and Jarocho regions, the same word is used to describe a communal celebration during which sones are danced on a tarima
72. The way in which the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are woven together
73. Petition ceremonial dance of the Tarahumaras, in which a dancer holds a gourd rattle
74. Lamellophone of Afro-Caribbean origin, used in son jarocho

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1. Mexican artist whose murals exemplify the tenets of Revolutionary Nationalism
2. Traditional ritual dance of Northern Mexico, in which the Pahko (Old Man of the Fiesta) acts as host, dancing with rihhutiam and koyolim around his waist, tenebaris on his legs and carries senasom. He is accompanied by violin, harp, flute and drum. The dance originated with the Yaqui but is also performed by other indigenous groups of what was Northern New Spain
5. A characteristic rhythmic feature of both Spanish and Mexican mestizo music, which consists of the rapid alternation between triple and duple units, creating uneven accents
8. The process during which an individual or group adapts or borrows traits from another culture; it acknowledges negotiation and the merging of cultures, in contrast with the now outdated concept of assimilation which assumed the original culture was lost
10. Missionary who evangelized the region of Northern New Spain known as the Pimería (now Sonora and Southern Arizona)
11. Catholic priest and a leader of the Mexican Independence struggle, famous for issuing the “Grito” that sparked the initial revolt
12. Verse or stanza; the part of a text, set to music, which changes text over repeated music.
17. High-pitched range produced by most adult male singers through an artificial technique whereby the vocal chords vibrate only in part; it is a characteristic element of huapango singing
19. Mexican singer who became the most prolific and influential composer of canción ranchera
20. Musical tradition originating in Western Mexico, especially the state of Jalisco, with an ensemble typically consisting of trumpet, violin, vihuela, guitar, guitarrón and sometimes harp
21. The system of harmony based on the major and minor scales, in which harmonies move away from and then return to the tonic
24. Son ________: song and dance from the region south of the port of Veracruz, featuring some Afro-Caribbean elements like interlocking polyrhythms played by jarana, requinto and harp
28. Ballet _____, term since the 1950s for dance groups that merge theatrical elements of classical ballet with Mexican folk dances
29. _______ or Rarámuri people, indigenous group of central and Southern Chihuahua, who until the 20th century underwent very little acculturation; their ritual dances include the yúmari, pascola and matachines
30. Mexican dancer and choreographer who founded the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
31. Tall, membranophone drum, with a membrane typically made of jaguar skin; the Mexicas and Mayas considered it to be sacred and is still in use in many religious ceremonies, like the concheros dance
32. A meaningful or memorable succession of pitches
35. The period (1876-1911) during which Mexico was ruled by Porfirio Díaz
36. Language spoken by the ancient Mexicas, as well as by many modern indigenous groups of central and southern Mexico
37. _____Nationalism, an ideology applied to much Mexican art after the Revolution, including the tenets that art should have a social function, and the glorification of indigenous heritage
39. Word describing a type of son typical of the Huasteca region, and a type of son accompaniment pattern executed rasgueado on instruments of the guitar family; Also known as son huasteco, it features sesquialtera rhythms, falsetto singing, and two singers who alternate coplas with a violinist who improvises fast phrases between sets of coplas
40. Spanish folk dance in triple meter, accompanied by guitar, introduced in Spain in the 17th century, danced by couples who perform footwork while playing castanets. The dance was often described as “provocative”
41. ________ de Papantla: Ritual petition dance from the Totonacas of the Huasteca region, in which a dancer plays flute and drum on top of a tall pillar while four dancers tied to the pillar with ropes “fly” downwards towards the ground
44. Grupo _________: Jarocho ensemble founded in 1977 by Gilberto Gutierrez Silva, credited with revitalizing the son jarocho and fandango tradition
45. A Mexican mestizo son that appeared in Mexico around the mid-18th century, denounced by the Inquisition as “indecent, lewd, disgraceful, and provocative.” In spite of the ban, it became associated with the Independence fight, and later became Mexico’s national dance
46. Spanish explorer who discovered and then conquered the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán (Mexico City)
47. Indigenous devotional dance of Northern Mexico, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The dancers, aligned in three rows, perform a dance resembling a contradance to the accompaniment of violin and guitar. Each dancer holds aiyam painted red, which is shaken at specific points in the dance, and they wear headdresses with streamers and mirrors. Although it originated among the Yaquis, it is performed by other indigenous groups of what was Northern New Spain
49. A person of mixed Spanish and Indian heritage; by the early twentieth century they constituted the majority of the Mexican population
54. de capilla Person in charge of the musical activities of a cathedral, including the hiring and training of musicians and choir boys, and the composition of works for liturgical performance
55. Juan Gutierrez de Composer who was maestro de capilla in the Puebla cathedral in the 17th century, known primarily for his sacred polychoral works and his villancicos
58. Los __________: Trío huasteco founded in Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, in 1974, considered one of the signature representatives of son huasteco
59. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
60. ______ or teneboim: idiophone leg rattles, made from cocoons of the giant silk moth that are dried, filled with seeds, and strung together. Originally used by the Yaquis in their deer dances and pascolas, now used also during Concheros dances in other parts of Mexico
65. Canción _____, term referring to Mexican folk and folk-derived songs with simple chordal accompaniment and an operatic vocal style; it is a main element of both mariachi and conjunto repertoire
68. Danza del __________: Oldest and most distinctive ritual dance of the Yaquis, depicting the hunt of a deer. The dancer carries aiyam and wears tenábaris on his legs and rihhutiam around his waist; he is accompanied by hirukiam and ba kubahe as well as singing
69. A small five-stringed guitar, which is an essential component of trios huastecos and jarocho ensembles

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4. Male singer who was castrated before his voice changed, often featured in Italian opera of the Baroque.
6. Polyphonic setting of a secular poem, common in Renaissance music.
8. Elaborate piece for voice and orchestra in an opera, cantata, or oratorio.
11. Form: ABA
17. Musical embellishment, often improvised by performers
18. Preexisting chant or other melody presented in one voice of a polyphonic work, often in slow time values, while other voices weave melodies around it.
23. Aria with an ABA; form, prevalent in the Baroque period.
24. High male voice
28. Medieval French musicians who played and sang secular music
29. Close of a musical phrase or statement.
30. In a fugue, a musical line that is presented every time the fugue subject appears.
33. Italian “Beautiful Song.” Italian style of singing, associated with early nineteenth-century opera, characterized by a lyrical and highly ornamented style.
36. In first-movement sonata forms, the main middle section, in which melodies and motives from the first section are fragmented, recombined, and used in combination with modulation/key changes
39. Monophonic religious melody sung in Latin, without instrumental accompaniment; its rhythm is not notated
41. Plucked string instrument popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods and often used to accompany song
42. Continuous bass line and chords, used in the Baroque period to accompany one or more melodic lines, and most often played by a bass melody instrument and a keyboard instrument, for example cello and harpsichord.
46. Ending section of a first-movement sonata or other movement.
47. Use of music to imitate images and sounds described in the text
49. Type of Italian opera of the eighteenth century with a serious (often historical or mythological) subject matter, generally in three acts.
50. Text setting with many notes per syllable
52. The art of creating simultaneous independent melodies.
55. Lower range for female or child's voice.
56. Text of an opera.
57. Piece for orchestra, usually in four movements, especially important in the Classic period
58. Sung portions of the Mass text that do not vary according to the church calendar: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei.

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1. Lowest range for male voice
2. Form: AABB where the A comes back at the end of the B
3. Instrumental showpiece, most often for keyboard instrument, often improvisatory in sound, and common in the Baroque period.
4. Music performed by a small number of people; originally intended for a small audience.
5. Popular Baroque dance in compound meter.
7. Recitative in which the orchestra provides an accompaniment, and generally reserved for moments of high intensity or importance.
9. Rhythm of chord changes; the speed at which the harmony changes in a piece of music.
10. Another word for Gregorian chant
12. Piece for one or more virtuoso solo instruments with orchestra, usually in three movements.
13. Common chamber music ensemble, usually consisting of two violins, viola, and cello.
14. Characteristic musical phrase or fragment that is used as a building block of a musical composition.
15. Drama for the stage in which all characters sing their parts.
16. Text setting in which each syllable has one note
19. Polyphonic composition based on a single theme or subject, which is introduced in imitation in all voices at the beginning of the piece and recurs thereafter in various voices. In the exposition, each voice enters in turn with a statement of the subject; between later entries of the subject, there may be episodes in which the subject is absent or is given only in fragmented form.
20. Third main section of first-movement sonata form, paralleling the exposition, but ending in the home key.
21. Texts for certain chants of the Mass which vary from day to day, according to the church calendar: Introit, Gradual, Alleluia, Sequence, Offertory, Communion.
22. Form: ABACABA or another one where the A returns between other ideas
24. Musical form in which a melody, harmonic structure, or other musical thematic material is presented, followed by a series of variants. AA’A”A’’’ etc.
25. Highest voice part
26. Gathering of artists and intellectuals in a private home, for the sharing of art and ideas.
27. Recitative in the most usual sense, in which words are sung in a spoken rhythm, with simple chordal accompaniment played by keyboard instrument, sometimes with cello.
30. High male voice in the soprano/alto range, usually using falsetto.
31. Type of Italian opera of the eighteenth century with a comic plot, generally in two acts.
32. Passage of music that recurs within a movement. In a Baroque concerto, movements typically begin and end with the ritornello, which also recurs, in various keys, between solo passages.
34. German “Song”: Short musical composition, generally for solo voice and piano, often based on a poem.
35. Passage in opera and oratorio in which solo singers deliver text at a speed and in a rhythm that is intended to follow normal speech, accompanied by chords, most often short punctuating chords played by harpsichord or organ
37. Comic song in opera and musical theater characterized by rapid delivery of tongue-twisting text.
38. Renaissance instrumental ensemble, sometimes made up of many of the same instrument
40. Short passage of music that is repeated several times, at progressively higher or lower pitches
43. Form most often used in first movements of symphonies, sonatas, and other instrumental works of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, consisting primarily of exposition, development, recapitulation, and coda.
44. Style of chant or other vocal setting having two or three notes per syllable.
45. Self-contained section of a larger musical work, generally characterized by its own tempo
48. Central service of Catholic worship, commemorating the Last Supper and the death and resurrection of Jesus.
51. In a fugue, the opening section, in which each voice states the subject; in first-movement sonata form, the opening section, in which the main themes are presented, starting in the home key but then establishing the dominant or another new key area.
53. Large-scale musical setting of a religious drama, generally in operatic style but unstaged.
54. Catholic practicing in secret during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I

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1. an accented non-chord tone occurring on downbeats
5. founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
8. a set of instrumental pieces, each in the character of a dance
9. a melodic phrase that has a clear beginning, middle, and end
12. very long rest, with 4 counts
15. a perforated cylinder that contains 11,520 holes into which a musician plugs pins to create melodies
17. this instrument uses a constant stream of water to make notes
19. 5th degree of a tonic
20. 4th degree of a tonic
21. an old French dance perform rather slow and stately in triple meter
22. repeating from the beginning
25. performs music from Jalisco
28. created sheets of sound with his alto sax and played multiple at once manipulating traditional harmonic progressions.
32. period when Bach was from(1600-1750)
34. tone approached by step and left by a leap in the opposite direction
36. a piano player whose style consisted of energetic percussive attacks on the keys juxtaposed with periods of drawn-out silence.
37. period when Mozart was from(1730-1820)
43. an ornamental note of long or short duration that temporarily displaces, and subsequently resolves into, a main note, usually by step-wise motion
44. short note, with 1 count
45. 1st degree of a tonic
46. segments of time from a given number of beats
48. a dance in triple meter, made famous in Vienna in the late 1800s
50. on the piano, the dynamic is performed as soft
51. known for his signature raspy voice and helped to give Scat a wider audience with his recordings
56. a virtuoso saxophonist whose use of classical Latin and blue styles helped develop Biba.
57. Jamaican dance music, mixing African and Caribbean rhythms
58. very long note, with 4 counts
59. a miniature analog stylus-operated keyboard
60. a sitar falls into what category of instrumental timbres
61. tone approached by step and then continues by step in the same direction
63. 7th degree of a tonic
66. C hand position where 1st thumb, 2nd index, 3rd middle, 4th ring, 5th pinky
68. 2nd degree of a tonic
69. instrument does not play higher than Middle C
73. music that has numbers at the beginning
74. opened one of the first jazz schools in Canada, and his hymn to freedom was a major anthem of the Civil Rights Movement.
77. the first phrase in a musical period, which sets up a musical idea
78. piano is from this family of instruments
79. tone where you step up or down from a note and then move back to the original note
80. a Latin American dance perform at a moderately slow, walk-like tempo
81. long note, with 2 counts
82. when the bass staff and treble staff join together with a brace
83. intervals in which the notes are played separately to make a melody

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2. the gradual shifting of a repeated musical pattern out of alignment with itself over time
3. trombone is from this family of instruments
4. a musical form consisting of two distinct sections, labeled as A and B
6. famous traditional Mexican song
7. the instrument has the highest pitch
10. the second phrase in a musical period, which provides resolution to the antecedent phrase
11. a musical structure consisting of two phrases
13. a musical form consisting of three distinct sections, labeled as A, B, and A
14. wrote music for Star Wars, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Home Alone
16. an accented non-chord tone, meaning it occurs on a downbeat
18. slightly larger than a violin, this instrument has a lower and deeper sound
23. traditional Mexican songs
24. at the helm of almost every major jazz innovation in the late 20th century, creating cool jazz.
26. dance created by Texan Americans
27. famous pianist and composer who borrowed African-American folk and Creole for his compositions
29. intervals in which the notes are played together to make a harmony
30. on the piano, the dynamic is performed moderately loud
31. a string technique involving detached notes played with a bouncing bow(when playing violin)
32. made hits such as “Embraceable You” and “I’ll Be Seeing You”, and used her raspy, somewhat fragile voice to showcase a depth of emotion in her music.
33. a strenuous style of classical dance created in France in the 16th century
35. a pianist, bandleader, and composer penned many famous standards like “Cottontail”, and elevated jazz to a bonafide art form.
38. a short musical fragment that forms the basis of a melody or larger musical work
39. a groundbreaking bebop performer and master improviser as well as a pioneer of Afro-Cuban and Latin music
40. lines that divide the music into those measures
41. two beaters are used to strike the strings and create notes for this instrument
42. a piston-valve brass instrument with a bore that is mostly conical
44. short rest, with 1 count
47. instruments that produce sound by a vibrating column of air
48. oboe is from this family of instruments
49. a musical form consisting of the first two A sections typically featuring the same melody and lyrics, B section introduces a contrasting melody and lyrics, and final A section restates the melody and lyrics from the first two A sections
52. a musical form consisting of repeated verses, with the same music accompanying each verse
53. a form of vocal improvisation that became a characteristic that many jazz singers adopted
54. C hand position where 5th pinky, 4th ring, 3rd middle, 2nd index, 1st thumb
55. 3rd degree of a tonic
59. 6th degree of a tonic
62. 8th degree of a tonic
64. infused popular American music with jazz sensibilities, making hits such as “Straighten Up and Fly Right”
65. instruction for musicians playing stringed instruments(when playing violin)
67. an instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece, a slender tubular body, and holes stopped by keys
70. this instrument is generally played by extending and shortening the slide
71. viola is from this family of instruments
72. period when the voice was instrumental(11-14th century)
75. the combining of notes into patterns
76. an Afro-Brazilian dance that is quite fast and jazzy

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1. - a set of instrumental pieces, each in the character of a dance
8. - a musical structure consisting of two distinct sections, usually labeled as A and B
9. - a virtuoso saxophonist whose use of classical Latin and blue styles helped lead to the development of Biba.
13. - period where Bach was from
17. - created sheets of sound with his alto sax and played multiple at once manipulating traditional harmonic progressions.
19. - a keyboard instrument that produces sound when pressed on the keys
20. - a short musical fragment that forms the basis of a melody or larger musical work
22. - very long rest, with 4 counts
25. - known for his signature raspy voice and helped to give Scat a wider audience with his recordings
26. - viola is from what family of instruments
27. - a groundbreaking bebop performer and master improviser as well as a pioneer of Afro-Cuban and Latin music
30. - approached by step and then continues by step in the same direction
32. Lines - lines that divide the music into those measures
33. - a melodic phrase that has a clear beginning, middle, and end
34. - performs music from Jalisco
35. - a dance in triple meter, made famous in Vienna in the late 1800s
37. - repeating from the beginning
38. - 2nd degree of a tonic
41. - the combining of notes into patterns
44. - 3rd degree of a tonic
45. - first two A sections typically feature the same melody and lyrics, B section introduces a contrasting melody and lyrics, and final A section restates the melody and lyrics from the first two A sections
46. - an atypical acoustic instrument where sound is generated by restricting or releasing the flow of water through multiple sound holes
49. - a form of vocal improvisation that became a characteristic that many jazz singers adopted
50. - founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
52. - the instrument has the highest pitch
53. - music that has numbers at the beginning
54. tone - 7th degree of a tonic
56. - infused popular American music with jazz sensibilities, making hits such as “Straighten Up and Fly Right”
57. - very long note, with 4 counts
61. - keyboard-operated string instrument with 61 actual strings
62. - period where Mozart was from
64. - instrument does not play higher than Middle C
66. - famous pianist and composer who borrowed African-American folk and Creole for his compositions
68. Staff - when the bass staff and treble staff join together with a brace
69. - a musical structure consisting of two phrases
71. - an ornamental note of long or short duration that temporarily displaces, and subsequently resolves into, a main note, usually by step-wise motion
72. - traditional Mexican songs
74. - 8th degree of a tonic
76. - period where the voice was instrumental
78. - the first phrase in a musical period, which sets up a musical idea
79. - dance created by Texan Americans
82. - instruments that produce sound by a vibrating column of air
83. - the second phrase in a musical period, which provides resolution to the antecedent phrase
84. - an Afro-Brazilian dance that is quite fast and jazzy
85. - a sitar falls into what category of instrumental timbres
86. - 6th degree of a tonic

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2. tone - approached by step and left by a leap in the opposite direction
3. - opened one of the first jazz schools in Canada, and his hymn to freedom was a major anthem of the Civil Rights Movement.
4. - a stringed instrument that generates sound by metal hammers plucking the strings
5. - 5th degree of a tonic
6. - an accented non-chord tone, meaning it occurs on a downbeat
7. - instruction for musicians playing stringed instruments(when playing violin)
10. - 4th degree of a tonic
11. - wrote music for Star Wars, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Home Alone
12. - 1st thumb, 2nd index, 3rd middle, 4th ring, 5th pinky
14. - most crucial instrument in choir, pop, rock, R&B, country and many forms of jazz
15. - oboe is from what family of instruments
16. - an old French dance perform rather slow and stately in triple meter
18. - notes played together to make a harmony
21. - a musical structure consisting of repeated verses, with the same music accompanying each verse
23. - a musical structure consisting of three distinct sections, usually labeled as A, B, and A
24. - trombone is from what family of instruments
28. - piano is from what family of instruments
29. - 1st degree of a tonic
31. - short note, with 1 count
34. - notes played separately to make a melody
36. - soft
39. - consists of 42 strings in four different sections, all arranged in a recognizable, oversized acoustic guitar body
40. - short rest, with 1 count
42. - moderately loud
43. - long note, with 2 counts
47. - the gradual shifting of a repeated musical pattern out of alignment with itself over time
48. - made hits such as “Embraceable You” and “I’ll Be Seeing You”, and used her raspy, somewhat fragile voice to showcase a depth of emotion in her music.
51. - a Latin American dance perform at a moderately slow, walk-like tempo
55. - featured in popular genres and has been heard in music by King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Steven Wilson, and others
58. - creates sound via eight tuned vibrating tongues of steel that, when struck, produce a pleasant sound
59. - a strenuous style of classical dance created in France in the 16th century
60. - Jamaican dance music, mixing African and Caribbean rhythms
63. Position - 5th pinky, 4th ring, 3rd middle, 2nd index, 1st thumb
65. - a string technique involving detached notes played with a bouncing bow(when playing violin)
67. - an accented non-chord tone occurring on downbeats
70. - a pianist, bandleader, and composer penned many famous standards like “Cottontail”, and elevated jazz to a bonafide art form.
73. - where you step up or down from a note and then move back to the original note
75. - famous traditional Mexican song
77. was a piano player whose style consisted of energetic percussive attacks on the keys juxtaposed with periods of drawn-out silence.
80. - at the helm of almost every major jazz innovation in the late 20th century, creating cool jazz.
81. - segments of time from a given number of beats

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4. Extended composition for instrumental soloist and orchestra, usually in three movements: (1) fast, (2) slow, (3) fast.
6. Used to describe a large composition for orchestra, usually in three or four movements, that uses sonata cycle structure.
7. Inclusion of folk songs, dances, legends and other national material.
8. Number of layers of sound that are heard at once, what kinds of layers they are, and how they are related to each other.
11. Music intended to be performed before and during a play.
15. Combination of three or more tones sounded at once.
17. Music that has no “program” or underlying “story” needed to understand it. The focus is on purely on the relationships between, and the development of musical ideas. This type of music was particularly popular during the Classical Era.
20. Vocal form in which there is new music for each stanza of a poem.
28. Use of melodies, rhythms or instruments that suggest foreign lands; common in Romantic music.
29. Scale made up of 6 different tones, each a whole step away from the next.
32. ABA Form.
33. The whole orchestra.
35. approach to pitch organization using two keys at one time, found in 20th century music.
39. In the exposition of the sonata form, a section which leads from the first to the second theme.
40. Method of composition in which all the pitches of a composition are derived from a special ordering of the 12 chromatic tones.
43. Polyphonic Composition based on one main theme or subject, common in Baroque era.
44. Series of chords.
45. AB Form .
47. Speechlike melody that is sung by a solo voice accompanied by the orchestra.
48. Male singers castrated before puberty to maintain a high pitch range.
49. Composition for several instrumental soloists and small orchestra; common in late Baroque.
54. Melodic idea that accompanies a main theme.
56. (1) Resting place at the end of a phrase in a melody. (2) Progression giving a sense of conclusion from dominant to tonic chord.
57. Highest tone or emotional focal point in a melody or composition.
58. Compositional form that combines rondo with sonata (duh).
59. Melody that serves as the starting point for an extended piece of music.
61. Scale including all 12 tones of the octave.
64. Quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another.
66. Song for solo voice with orchestral accompaniment, expressing emotion.
67. Smallest interval traditionally used in western music.

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1. Absence of key.
2. Groups of art songs unified by a story line.
3. Style of composed piano music involving right-hand syncopation and a left hand “oom-pah”.
5. Music style stressing intense, subjective emotion and harsh dissonance.
9. Central key to a piece of music.
10. Musical ornament consistent of the rapid alternation of two tones whole or half step apart.
12. Degrees of loudness or softness in music.
13. Vocal solo more lyrical than a recitative and less elaborate than an aria.
14. Regular, recurrent pulsation that divides music into equal units of time.
16. Third section of a sonata-form movement, in which the previous themes are presented in the tonic key.
18. Baroque accompaniment made up of a bass part usually played by two instruments: a keyboard plus a low melodic instrument.
19. Independent composition for orchestra in one movement, in sonata form, typical of Romantic period. Example: Overture 1812 by Tchaikovsky .
20. A musical form that first presents a basic theme and then develops and alters that theme in a series of variations. Each variation presents the theme in a new way.
21. Musical texture in which one main melody is accompanied by chords.
22. Vocal form in which the same music is repeated for each stanza of the poem.
23. Second section of a sonata-form movement, in which themes are developed.
24. Performing artist of extraordinary technical mastery.
25. Compositional form used in Baroque concerto grosso, in which the tutti alternates with one or more soloists playing new material.
26. a form that begins with an Exposition that presents two contrasting themes in different keys. These themes are then varied and extended in the Development section. The Recapitulation then restates both themes in the tonic key.
27. Rapid Slide up or down a scale.
28. A piece designed to help a performed master specific technical difficulties.
30. Tone combination that is stable and restful
31. In Baroque music, a set of dance-inspired movements all written in the same key but differing in tempo, meter and character.
34. Accenting of a note at an unexpected time.
36. Single melody used in several movements of a long work to represent a recurring idea.
37. Tone combination that is unstable and tense.
38. Musical style which stresses tone color, atmosphere and fluidity.
41. Abrupt alternation between loud and soft dynamic levels.
42. Approach to pitch organization using two or more keys at one time, found in 20th century music.
46. Emphasis of a note, which may result from its being louder, longer or higher in pitch than the notes near it.
50. In a sonata-form movement, a concluding section following the recapitulation and rounding off the movement by repeating or developing themes.
51. Compositional form featuring a main theme A that returns several times, such as A B A C A or A B A C A B A
52. A group of four string players (two violin players, a viola player, and a cellist) who perform together as a chamber ensemble.
53. Unaccompanied section of virtuoso display for the soloist in a concerto.
54. Music using a small group of musician, with one player to a part.
55. a rapid, upward arpeggio over a large range, combined with a crescendo. Typical of the classical era
60. Interval twice as large as the half-step.
62. Compositional form in ternary form, used in the third movement, and is in triple meter.
63. Setting of a poem for solo voice and piano, common in Romantic period.
65. Slightly curved stick used to play string instruments.

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3. the mainstream actor who casted with him most number of films in multi-starrers (6,6)
6. a big blockbuster that put silver screens on fire in 1975 (6)
7. armymen cameo role in this blockbuster (4,5,3,6)
8. this Dilip Kumar starrer was for amitabh what Deewar is for some of us (5,5)
10. His father's original poetry was used in his film by Hrishida (5)
12. red crowned king failed to attract its people (3,7)
13. This appearance reinvented the actor who was in some kind of exile for a few years (4,6,9)
16. the modern day pandav archer failed miserably in kalyug(3,2,5)
17. daughter-in-law and former miss world (9,3)
21. in the name of Ganges, maybe the first time as a dacoit (5,2,8)
25. black stone literally(4,7)
27. SD Burman composed the music for this musical film, some say loosely inspired by the life of Pandit Ravi Shankar (8)
31. one of her popular o-star is tied around wrist on a pios brother-sister festival (6)
32. a handsome and more muscular co-star in many big hits had left in pursuit of spiritual life with Osho (5,6)
33. rajnikanth and Govinda were his brothers (3)
37. This versatile actor from south acted with him besides another south star in a 1985 film (5,6)
41. an old Raj Kapoor starrer with same name was released in 1958 (9)
42. one of the flops with a superstar in the opposite role tied party symbol (6,5)
44. the dwelling unit in Delhi (6)
47. he did Paa, Bunty Aur Babli and Sarkar with him and shares his surname (8)
48. she acted in Nishabd, was also in news SSR (4,4)
49. feminine white in sanskrit daughter (6)
58. one of the top actors with whom he could not get a chance to act opposite or with, she died a year before his rise as an actor in 1973 (5,6)
60. south director of high repute casted him opposite Tabu and Zohra Sehgal precisely sugar less (6,3)
62. he promoted this particular vaccination for children (5,5)
63. one of the early films which was acclaimed critically, featured a successful actress of yesteryears (8)
66. How many films did he do with RK Rajesh Khanna mind you not RK the showman.. (3)
68. his first own residence was in waiting, a poem of his father (10)
69. often played the role of his mother in Deewar for example (6,3)
71. the name of his jodidaar in a top film of 1975 (4)
72. the name of the DU college where he did his graduation in science (6,3)
73. luk chhip luk chhip jaao na (2,7)
74. he played his secretary in musical blockbustre of 1973 with wife jaya (6)
75. the weapon of lord Shiva with Yash (7)
76. the present residence also named after her father's poetic work (5)
79. Do Lafzon ki hai yeh kahani was picturised on her with him in a boat(6,4)
80. he did not approve at first of the fact that her daughter ties a knot with a less successful co-actor (5,7)

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1. his first appearance on silver screen as narrator in this film (6,5)
2. birthplace of our hero (9)
4. the spirit of friendship literally (7)
5. the first name of the brother of gazal singer pankaj udhas, who also sang among many a Singers for Amitabh in the 1973 musical film (6)
6. Khwaja Ahmed Abbas directed him with six others (4,10)
7. line, literally, for a successful co-star (5)
9. success with chain in 1973 owed to a qawwali kind of song sequence pictured on him
11. Gardener, literally a successful film with Hema malini in second innings of his career (7)
14. an early film where Aparna Sen also acted(5,6)
15. some like rekha some like hema our hero liked her most (7,6)
18. opposite of white among colors (5)
19. undoubtedly victory for his most ofteb used screen name (5)
20. the playback singer he recently remarked to be no less than a star maker (6,5)
22. an idol for our idol acted in Power (5,5)
23. the south mumbai hospital where he struggled for life after accident on the sets of coolie (6,5)
24. his son acted as his father (3)
26. this top sixties actor played the role of his IAS wife coincidentally (4,5)
28. she acted with him in Great Gambler and a musical film (5,5)
29. a hugely successful co-star, who died mysteriously (7,4)
30. this versatile and acclaimed actor was seen only in two films with him (5,5)
34. -halaal or -haraam with a pinch of it added upfront (5)
35. first film with kareena kapoor (3)
36. A film with Jeetendra (5,5)
38. found in Hindi in the feminine sense(4)
39. first encounter with the director Hrishikesh Mukherjee and a superstar (5)
40. He was the father of his love interest in the 1977 Manmohan Desai film(6)
43. title of a poetry by his father.. won him first national best actor award (9)
44. some say the romantic Kabhi kabhie was loosely based on the life of its lyricist (5,9)
45. malayalam playback singer sang his father's poetry for him in a film (6)
46. an early film with future wife (4,3,5)
50. she has acted in most films with her as leading lady (4,6)
51. he played the 77 year old son of Amitabh in a recent film (5,6)
52. this playback singer was hugely responsible for the success of his 1976 Yash chopra film (6)
53. his name was used in a song in this highly successful Hrishikesh Mukherjee film (3,4)
54. how was his mother known before marrying his father (4,4)
55. office in Mumbai suburb (5)
56. a multi-angular romantic plot directed by Yash Chopra featured wife Jaya and popular co-star Rekha (7)
57. people often refer to him with love and respect (3,1)
59. the first film that set up the angry young man image, incidentallly many leading actors had discarded the film (7)
61. surname of his character in AAA (9)
64. nameless (6)
65. farhan akhtar made a film with same name with SRK (3)
67. he got the first opportunity to sing his own song in this film(2,9)
70. a color for a film and often associated with breast cancer awareness (4)
72. blood and sweat literally (5,6)
77. the 3-man team of parvarish was earlier also seen in this soul searching film (6)
78. triple role (6)

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1. A customary way of operation or behavior (noun)
3. Associated with academia or an academy (adjective)
4. A way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun)
7. Law enacted by a legislative body (noun)
10. A licensed medical practitioner (noun)
12. Participate in games or sport (verb)
13. A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth (noun)
14. Be asleep (verb)
17. The extent downward or backward or inward (noun)
18. Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality (adjective)
21. Make reference to (verb)
22. Of or relating to or supporting catholicism (adjective)
25. To go or travel towards (verb)
28. Put into a certain place or abstract location (verb)
29. Cause to go somewhere (verb)
30. An unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance (noun)
32. Be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. (verb)
33. Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb)
36. The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising (noun)
38. Definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') (adverb)
41. Weight to be borne or conveyed (noun)
43. A muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south asian civilization in the indus river valley (noun)
44. A game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes (noun)
45. A person's partner in marriage (noun)
47. Writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) (noun)
49. An indefinite quantity of something having a specified value (noun)
54. Search the internet (for information) using the google search engine (verb)
55. A drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving (noun)
56. The person who holds the position of head of the government in the united kingdom (noun)
58. An implement used in the practice of a vocation (noun)
59. A computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the tcp/ip network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange (noun)
60. Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives (verb)
63. The state or fact of existing (noun)
64. A flow of electricity through a conductor (noun)
67. The framework for a pair of eyeglasses (noun)
70. A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention (noun)
72. An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond (noun)
75. Coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude (adjective)
76. Recognize as being (verb)
77. Sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something (noun)
78. Carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life (adjective)
79. An active and efficient cause (noun)
81. (christian theology) a state of sanctification by god (noun)
85. The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced (noun)
90. State emphatically and authoritatively (verb)
91. Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order (noun)
94. Carry out or perform an action (verb)
95. A widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search (noun)
96. Express a supposition (verb)
97. The complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual (noun)
98. An unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance (noun)

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2. A large strong and aggressive woman (noun)
5. Determine the number or amount of (verb)
6. Stay the same (verb)
8. The emotion of great happiness (noun)
9. With hope (adverb)
11. The feelings expressed on a person's face (noun)
12. Group of people willing to obey orders (noun)
15. Green color or pigment (noun)
16. Modernize or bring up to date (verb)
19. To a small degree or extent (adverb)
20. Pass time in a specific way (verb)
23. A plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing (noun)
24. A person of german nationality (noun)
26. How something is done or how it happens (noun)
27. The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state (noun)
31. Of surpassing excellence (adjective)
34. (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands (noun)
35. A performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging (noun)
37. Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) (verb)
39. Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several) (adjective)
40. The property of having little or no contrast (noun)
42. Substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected) (verb)
45. Contribute to the progress or growth of (verb)
46. Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (noun)
48. Having strength or power greater than average or expected (adjective)
50. A protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building (noun)
51. A partly sheltered anchorage (noun)
52. Large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail (noun)
53. The quality of being important and worthy of note (noun)
57. Earn on some commercial or business transaction (verb)
61. Soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime (adjective)
62. Separate with or as if with an instrument (verb)
65. Apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel) (noun)
66. An organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare (noun)
68. Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure (adjective)
69. A sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner (noun)
71. A vessel that carries passengers or freight (noun)
73. A charge of ammunition for a single shot (noun)
74. Cause to die (verb)
80. Not divided or shared with others (adjective)
82. Grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished (noun)
83. A perceptual structure (noun)
84. A division of some larger or more complex organization (noun)
86. Of or relating to electronics (adjective)
87. Emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design (noun)
88. Fraudulent (adjective)
89. Sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound) (noun)
92. The place where something begins, where it springs into being (noun)
93. Any activity that is performed alone without assistance (noun)

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2. Loud.
3. little (for example, poco a poco crescendo, "getting louder little by little").
4. also called the "G" clef.
8. It is an instrument of indefinite pitch made from a steel bar bent into the shape of a triangle.
9. It is rested on the floor while played.
10. accomplished 3 great operas Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, and TheMarriage of Figaro.
11. a small rectangular wind instrument with a row of metal reeds along its length.
12. the words of song.
14. The first note of a key (I)
17. Hold; pause.
18. Very soft.
21. a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
25. The directing of a group of musicians.
26. Circular brass plates that come in various sizes and can be held in hands and struck together.
27. adjust instrument to the correct pitch.
28. singing without instrumental accompaniment.
30. A brass instrument which produces sound by pressing valves.
34. A large orchestra.
36. The study of how music is put together.
37. a group of singers.
39. a hollow container filled with beans or similar objects, shaken as a percussion instrument.
40. a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time.
41. accent on an unexpected beat.
43. Synonymous with meter signature.
44. a system of indicating by numbers which finger should play which note on keyboard, wind, or stringed instruments.
46. The sharps or flats placed at the beginning of the staff to denote the scale upon which the music is based.
51. A musical symbol which cancels a previous sharp or flat.
53. Very, very soft; the softest common dynamic marking.
55. Any device that produces a musical sound.
60. A term used to describe notes of the same pitch which have different names.
61. a symbol at the beginning of a line of music that denotes the pitch of a particular note.
62. a curve over notes to indicate that a phrase is to be played legate.
63. Half, Medium.
64. Instruments made out of metal with either a cup- or funnel-shaped mouthpiece.
66. a curved line indicating that two separate notes should be played as a single note moving part of a trombone.
67. a group of musicians playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, typically while marching.
69. the interval between two notes six whole tones.
72. Played under the chin and is bowed or plucked to make a sound.
73. the moving part of a trombone.
75. a musical percussion instrument having a set of tuned metal pieces mounted in a frame and struck with small hammers.
78. a note or notes that precede the first full bar.
79. Instruments with strings that produce sound when plucked, bowed, or struck.
81. 2 beats.
82. Published his first musical composition at 11.
83. Used to describe the pitches of a chord played one after the other, rather than simultaneously.
87. Most commonly played in jazz music.
89. On wind instruments, articulation with the tongue.
90. The most frequently used staff has five horizontal lines, with four spaces.
91. aka kettledrums, unlike most other drums, has a definite pitch.
92. looks like a top hat.
93. To perform alone.

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1. a series or other collection of ingredients or actions.
2. A symbol which lowers the pitch of a note one half step.
3. Very fast.
5. Gradually slower.
6. the vertical line which separates one measure from the next.
7. to the end.
12. Smooth, connected.
13. the frequency of a note; how high or deep it sounds.
14. A brass instrument that produces sounds by a U shaped slide.
15. a period of silence within a piece of music.
16. The fifth degree of the major or minor scale.(V)
17. valved brass musical instrument like a cornet.
18. Instruments produce sounds of definite or indefinite pitch when shaken or struck.
19. Six strings and many frets to produce sound.
20. held for half of a beat
22. Has a double-reeded woodwind instrument with a cone shaped bore.
23. A string instrument with 46 strings and a series of foot pedals.
24. In Britain, it is called a crotchet.
25. time a time equivalent to 4/4.
29. Very slow.
30. The largest brass instrument that produces a deep sound, controlled by pressing valves.
31. Consists of 88 keys on which sound is produced by hammers striking strings when the keys are pressed.
32. Instruments, made of wood, in which sound is produced by the vibration of air.
33. intervals involving only notes proper to the prevailing key without chromatic alteration.
35. First chair violinist in an orchestra.
38. Medium loud.
40. the British term for a half note.
42. Medium soft.
44. Woodwind instrument made of wood or metal that is closed at one end. It produces medium to high pitched sounds.
45. in wind instruments, the piece of cane that the player causes to vibrate by blowing through it, in order to produce sound.
47. Varying degrees of loud and soft.
48. on brass instruments, the pistons that alter the pitch by changing the length of the tube through which air passes.
49. the degree to which notes are separated or connected.
50. a large clarinet whose range is an octave below the B-flat clarinet.
52. Gradually louder.
54. Detached sounds, indicated by a dot over or under a note.
56. A half step. The smallest interval on the keyboard.
57. an additional performance or achievement
58. a church song.
59. a steady background ‘pulse’ in music.
65. the full copy of all notes to be played in a musical work.
67. used to amplify voices.
68. Fast.
70. Moderate tempo.
71. a percussion instrument with sets of horizontally arranged wooden bars to be struck by wooden sticks.
74. also called the "F" clef.
76. the position of the lips in wind instrument playing, by which the player controls the sound.
77. a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by a string.
79. A symbol which raises the pitch of a note one-half step.
80. 4 beats
84. a concert by a soloist, with or without accompaniment.
85. reed pipes that are sounded by the pressure of wind emitted from a bag squeezed by the player's arm.
86. Moderate(ly).
88. a round open-backed sound box of parchment stretched over a metal hoop.
89. The rate of speed in a musical work.

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2. In the Middle Ages, the theological and philosophical school of thought that attempted to reconcile faith and reason.
6. (1042 - 1099 A.D.) Roman Catholic pope from 1088 to 1099; he called on Christians to launch the First Crusade.
10. Traveling singers who entertained people during the Middle Ages.
12. Associations of people who worked at the same craft or trade during the Middle Ages.
14. An economic system in the Middle Ages that was built around large estates called manors.
18. A grant of land from a lord to a vassal.
19. of the Roses (1455 – 1485) Civil war for the English crown between the York (white rose) and Lancaster (red rose) families.
20. A political and social system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty, military assistance, and other services.
24. A person who learns a skill under a master of the trade.
25. The written record of English landowners and their property made by order of William the Conqueror in 1085 - 1086.
30. (1157 – 1199) King of England from 1189 to 1199; he fought in the Holy Land against Saladin during the Third Crusade. He eventually ceased fighting and returned to England.
31. (1225 - 1274) Italian philosopher and theologian; he argued that rational thought could be used to support Roman Catholic belief.
34. Territories in central Italy controlled by the pope from 756–1870.
35. The effort of Christian leaders to drive the Muslims out of Spain, occurring between the 1100's and 1492.
36. In medieval Europe, nobles who were members of a lord's heavily armored cavalry.
37. (Died 1020 A.D.) Norwegian explorer; he led a group of Vikings to North America and settled on the eastern shore of modern-day Canada.
38. (1050 – 1106) King of Germany from 1056 to 1106 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1056 to 1106; he was excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII over bishop appointments; he acknowledged the pope’s authority and was readmitted to the church.
40. The process of decorating a written manuscript with pictures or designs.
41. The governing body of England.
43. The loyalty owed by a vassal to his feudal lord.
44. Region that included Jerusalem and the are around it, considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
45. Institution of the Roman Catholic Church that sought to eliminate heresy by seeking out and punishing heretics; especially active in Spain in the later 1400's and 1500's.
47. Title of nobility; in Charlemagne's empire, chosen officials who ruled parts of the empire in his name.
48. (1457 – 1509) King of England; he was the first king from the house of Tudor; his defeat of Richard III and his assumption of the throne marked the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of a new era in England’s history.
50. The guidance of ships from place to place.
51. Devotion to one's religion.
52. Members of certain Roman Catholic religious orders; first prominent in the Europe of the late Middle Ages; unlike monks, friars preached in towns.

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1. An arched stone support on the outside of buildings, which allows builders to construct higher walls.
3. (1096 – 1204) A series of wars carried out by European Christians to gain control of the Holy Land from their Muslim rulers.
4. Long stories, written in the early 1200's, about great Icelandic heroes and events.
5. A style of church architecture developed during the 1100's characterized by tall spires and flying buttresses.
7. Peasants who were legally bound to their lord's land.
8. (1027 A.D. – 1087 A.D.) King of England from 1060 to 1087; he was a powerful French noble who conquered England and brought feudalism to England.
9. (1122– 1204 A.D.) Queen of France and England; she was one of the most powerful women in Europe during the Middle Ages.
11. (1098–1179) Medieval nun and author; she wrote dozens of poems and music to accompany them.
12. (1340 – 1400 A.D.) English poet; he wrote The Canterbury Tales, 23 stories of pilgrims assembled at the Tabard Inn in Southwark.
13. An arrangement by which a purchaser borrows money from a bank or other lender and agrees to pay it back over time.
15. (849 – 899) King of Wessex from 871 to 899; he defeated Danish invaders and united Anglo - Saxon England under his control. He compiled a code of laws and promoted learning.
16. (1337 - 1453) War fought between France and England for control of the French throne.
17. An organization of north-German cities and towns that organized and controlled trade throughout northern Europe from the 1200's through the 1400's.
21. (1020 – 1085 A.D.) Roman Catholic pope; his assertion of church power to appoint bishops led him into conflict with Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, who claimed the powers for himself. Gregory excommunicated Henry, who relented.
22. (1138 - 1193) Muslim sultan and hero; he campaigned to drive the Christians from the Holy Land. He stopped an army of crusaders under Richard the Lion-Hearted of England.
23. Papal term in office.
26. (1215) a charter agreed to by King John of England that granted nobles certain rights and restricted the king's powers.
27. An opinion that goes against the teachings of a church.
28. King of the Franks from 768 to 814; he united much of France, Germany and northern Italy in one Frankish empire; crowned Emperor of the Roman people in 800.
29. (1264–1321) Italian poet and humanist; he was the author of The Divine Comedy, one of the greatest literary classics.
32. (912 – 973) King of Germany (936 – 973) and Holy Roman Emperor (962–973); he defeated the Magyar army, which ended the Magyar raids in the mid-900's.
33. A terrible outbreak of bubonic plague that swept through Europe, beginning in 1347.
39. A skilled worker who was paid wages by the master of a guild.
42. In medieval Europe, a person granted land from a lord in return for services.
46. (938 – 996 A.D.) King of France from 987 to 996; elected by Frankish nobles to succeed King Louis V, he founded the Capetian dynasty, which ruled France for 300 years.
49. (1412 – 1431 A.D.) French soldier and national heroine; she rallied the French troops during the Hundred Years’ War and was burned at the stake for heresy.

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2. -vt. to join together two or more things; to be joined together
5. -a. feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
6. -a.  tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general; normal and ordinary, and perhaps not very interesting
10. -v. to give up some of your demands after a disagreement with someone, in order to reach an agreement
12. -a. happy and satisfied with what you have
14. -n. a result of something that has happened
15. -n. something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.
17. -n. the act of thinking carefully about something
18. -n.  the things that are contained in something
20. -vt. to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision
22. -n. a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is employed to give advice about it to other people
23. -vi.  to be very similar to or the same as something else
25. -vt. to tell someone that you are pleased about their success or achievements
26. -a. that must be done because of a law or a rule
27. -n. the system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country or an organization is governed by
29. Nine☆
30. -n. the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for someone
33. -n. one of the large land masses of the earth such as Europe, Asia or Africa
34. -v. a.accurate or true, without any mistakes SYN right  to make something right or accurate, for example by changing it or removing mistakes
35. -n.  building material that is made by mixing together cement , sand, small stones and water
37. -vt. to organize and or do a particular activity
39. -n. different from something; against something
41. -v. to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence
42. -a. fairly cold; not hot or warm
43. -v. to need to pay the amount in order to buy, make or do it
45. -v.  to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen
48. -n. the state that something is in
49. -n. a large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views
50. -v. to have something as the main or only part or feature
51. -n.  the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something
53. -n. a small flat sweet cake for one person, usually baked until crisp
54. -n. a situation in which people, groups or countries are involved in a serious disagreement or argument
55. -n. an opinion that all members of a group agree with
57. makes all things easy
59. -n. a message congratulating someone (= saying that you are happy about their good luck or success)
60. -n. a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join
61. -n. a thing that is made to be the same as something else, especially a document or a work of art
62. -n. a public performance of music
64. -n. something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
65. -a. causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement

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1. -v. to give something, especially money or goods, to help someone or something
3. -n. a person who lives or lived at the same time as someone else, especially someone who is about the same age
4. -v. to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
5. -a. warm, comfortable and safe, especially because of being small or confined
7. -v. to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else
8. -a. always thinking of other people's wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others SYN thoughtful
9. -n. an electronic machine that can store, organize and find information, do calculations and control other machines
11. -n.  the process or method of building or making something, especially roads, buildings, bridges, etc.
12. -a. useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
13. -v. to make someone or yourself believe that something is true
16. -n.  a change made in something in order to make it right or better
18. -a. opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
19. -n. a sum of money that is given to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something
20. -n. an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
21. -v.  to have the thing inside it or as part of it
22. -n. the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong
24. -n. ( NAmE range ) ( NAmE BrE stove ) a large piece of equipment for cooking food, containing an oven and gas or electric rings on top
27. -a. meant to be kept secret and not told to or shared with other people
28. -n.  an informal talk involving a small group of people or only two; the activity of talking in this way
30. -v. to say that something that someone else has said is wrong, and that the opposite is true
31. -v. to build or make something such as a road, building or machine
32. -vt.&n. to have power over a person, company, country, etc. so that you are able to decide what they must do or how it is run
36. -v. to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to someone SYN communicate
37. -v. to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something
38. -v. to express very strong disapproval of someone or something, usually for moral reasons
39. -a.  willing to use their power to do dishonest or illegal things in return for money or to get an advantage
40. n. -v. a person who cooks food or whose job is cooking ,to prepare food by heating it, for example by boiling, baking or frying it
43. -n. a person who is a member of the same communist or socialist political party as the person speaking
44. -n.the protection of natural things such as animals, plants, forests etc, to prevent them from being spoiled or destroyed SYN preservation, → conserve
45. -n. a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported
46. -a. happening all the time or repeatedly
47. -n. (abbr. Corp.) a large business company
48. -vi. to keep existing or happening without stopping
52. -a. containing or showing a contradiction
56. -v. to go to someone for information or advice
57. -v. to affect someone; to involve someone
58. -n. a person who stands in front of an orchestra , a group of singers etc., and directs their performance, especially someone who does this as a profession
63. -n. a hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour, and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the bones of very small creatures.

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1. A term that describes a new era of human communication and interconnection across cultural, national, and geographic boundaries; its processes are separate from specific national boundaries, whereas transnational processes are still anchored in one or more nation states
3. Adaptation of rock to a Latin American context, featuring Spanish-language lyrics, Latin American themes, rhythms and instruments, and the use of local folk and popular genres
5. Genre that emerged in Argentina in the late 1970s as political resistance, influential as a precursor of rock en español
9. Panamanian singer and composer; one of the most prominent salsa artists
12. Música _______ Term that describes the various Afro-Caribbean styles, from Colombia as well as foreign origin, played by Colombian big bands in the 1930s and 40s; now describes all genres of Afro-Caribbean origin
13. Argentinian composer who integrated Argentine popular music with classical forms and jazz, becoming a leader of the Nuevo Tango
16. Brazilian popular music, influenced by jazz, that developed in the 1960s as a new way of performing samba-canção, popular among the white, urban middle and upper classes
17. Argentinian pianist, singer and bandleader who as a leader of Serú Girán, defined rock nacional
19. Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist who became an icon for the Chicano Movement; several corridos were written in his honor
21. _____ Records, one of the first Mexican American-owned record labels, influential in recording, disseminating, and popularizing conjunto tejano
22. Chilean singer-songwriter who was tortured and killed after the coup that deposed Salvador Allende; extremely influential writer of nueva canción
23. Song and dance, associated particularly with carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro; considered Brazil’s national dance
26. Conjunto de ________ Ensemble of traditional cumbia, including including gaita hembra, gaita macho, maracas, tambor llamador, tambor alegre, and tambora
28. Colombian bandleader who led one of the most innovative and successful orchestras of música tropical in the 1940s
31. Also known as canción colombiana, this Mestizo genre is considered the national dance of Colombia
32. Hip hop en español duo consisting of two Puerto Rican step-brothers: rapper Residente and producer Visitante. Their eclectic style mixes reggaeton and hip hop with musics from all over the world with political and social commentary, for example in “La Perla”
34. The process whereby a minority group, such as immigrants, gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture. Historically, Latinx (particularly, Mexican) immigrants have historically resisted it
37. Accordionist and composer, considered the father of Texas Mexican music, also known as “El huracán del valle”
40. Argentinian singer and actor who became the leading singer of La Guardia Nueva and popularized the tango canción all over the world
41. Colombian singer and actor whose fusion of vallenato with rock, pop legitimized vallenato among middle-class Colombian audiences and popularized it internationally
42. Colombian working-class genre featuring button accordion, caja and guacharaca
43. Colombian singer-songwriter who is perhaps one of the most important Latin music artists of the early 21st c.
44. Mexican rock rap band that reached fame in the late 1990s

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2. Any process (economic, political, cultural) that extends beyond the boundaries of nation-states
4. Puerto Rican rapper whose smash hit “Gasolina” popularized reggaeton worldwide in 2004
6. Argentinian dance and song genre and national symbol
7. Percussionist and bandleader who popularized Latin dance genres and became a symbol of Puerto Rican identity
8. Grammy-award winning pop and country singer whose 1987 album Canciones de mi padre was influential in spurring interest in mariachi music and highlighted mariachi as a symbol of Mexican American identity
10. Dance genre developed by Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans in New York in the 1960s and 1970s, featuring elements from Cuban son and jazz; it mediates conflicts between tradition and modernity
11. Cuban American pop singer who began her career as the lead vocalist for Miami Sound Machine, pioneering the Latin pop explosion
14. Mexican composer who helped disseminate bolero throughout Latin America
15. Mexican-born vihuelist and mariachi director who was a leading promoter of mariachi music in the United States; his Mariachi Los Camperos earned widespread recognition
18. Colombian pop singer who established her popularity throughout Latin America with her 1996 album Pies descalzos and broke into the U.S. market with the bilingual album Laundry Service in 2001
19. Most popular Colombian musical genre, featuring African-based rhythms
20. A term referring to Mexican Americans; although it previously had negative connotations, it was reclaimed during the 1960s civil rights movement as a symbol of pride in Mexican American heritage
21. One of the most pressing issues of U.S. relations with Latin America, it can be said to have transformed the demographics of the border region as well as the U.S. at large over the past 70+ years
22. Extremely influential accordionist who added vocals to the traditional conjunto tejano, retuned the accordion, and represents the transition to a modern conjunto style
24. Genre of Cuban origin featuring romantic lyrics and close vocal harmonies accompanied with guitars; it became an urban cosmopolitan genre after its arrival in Mexico City in the 1930s
25. Newyorican trombonist and bandleader whose powerful arrangements perfectly complemented Blades’s lyrics
27. Argentinian rock nacional band whose mixture of pop, reggae and new wave (such as seen in their album Signos) made them one of the top Spanish-language bands of the 1980s
29. Música _______ Brazilian rural music featuring guitars, accordion, and two singers in parallel thirds
30. Mexican rock en español band whose distinctive sound included post-punk, Mexican folk and Afro-Caribbean musics, as seen in their 1990 album El Diablito
33. Brazilian singer and composer who contributed to the establishment of the urban samba, composing such classics as “Aquarela do Brasil”
35. _________ canción: Influential folk and folk-inspired Latin American song genre, featuring poetic lyrics often focused on social justice issues; emerged first in Chile, where it was closely associated with the administration of President Allende
36. Brazilian singer and guitarist who was one of the most influential bossa nova figures for songs such as “Desafinado”
38. Pan-Latin urban genre that originated in Puerto Rico and NYC in the early 1990s, mixing hip hop, reggae and Latin American musics with Spanish-language lyrics
39. A corrido relating to the drug traffic; while controversial and often banned, they are extremely popular on both sides of the border

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3. (n.) a particular attitude towards something, or a way of thinking about something
6. (adj.) (of furniture and buildings) old and in poor condition
8. (n.) a cloth bag which is filled with soft material and is used especially on chairs or sofas for sitting or leaning on
9. series (n.) a set of television programmes that have the same characters or deal with the same subject
10. (n.) a play or film about death or suffering with a sad ending
13. film (n.) a film that has a lot of exciting action and adventure
15. (n.) a person who tells a story, especially in a play or film
17. (adj.) a confined space is so small that you cannot move around in it freely
18. (adj.) (especially of a room or building) having a lot of space
21. (n.) a series of short parts from a film, shown in advance to advertise it
26. (adj.) (of a house or room) containing furniture
29. (adj.) using new styles that are different from the styles of the past
30. (adj.) perfectly clean and tidy without any dirt
32. (n.) a story, film or play about a murder or a crime, in which crimes and strange events are only explained at the end
35. (adj.) lacking the necessary tools or equipment to do something
37. rack (n.) a bar or frame for hanging towels
40. (n.) a time when all the people in a play, concert, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance
42. (n.) the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, concert, someone speaking, etc., or the people who watch, read or listen to the same thing
43. (n.) all the music, speech and sounds that are recorded for a film
46. (n.) a building or an outdoor area with a stage where plays and similar types of entertainment are performed
47. (n.) spoons, forks and knives which are used for eating food
48. insight (n.) the ability that a scriptwriter possesses to notice and understand what people or situations are really like
49. (n.) words shown at the bottom of a film to translate or explain what is being said by the actors
50. guidance (n.) a classification of film which states that the film is not suitable for children to watch without an adult because of slightly sexual or violent scenes
51. (n.) a large piece of cloth with buildings, countryside, etc. painted on it that is hung behind the stage in a theatre as part of the scenery
53. fiction (n.) a type of film that is based on imagined future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets
54. (n.) a piece of cloth that is hung to cover a window
56. (adj.) interesting and attractive because of its old-fashioned quality
59. (n.) a play or film in which part or all of the story is told by songs and often dancing
60. (n.) a story about a love affair
61. (n.) a story, film, etc. that is based on imagination but not facts
62. setting (n.) the general environment of the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform
63. comedy (n.) a regular programme on television that shows the same characters in different amusing situations
64. (n.) a comfortable piece of furniture for two or more people to sit on
65. (n.) a story or film with an exciting plot, especially one about crime or spying

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1. (n.) a person who is in charge of a show/play/film and tells the actors how to play their parts
2. (n.) a light with a single, very bright beam that can be directed at a particular place or person
4. show (n.) an informal television programme in which famous people are asked questions about themselves and their work
5. (n.) a door, gate, etc. by which you can enter a building
7. (n.) a piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on
8. (n.) a piece of furniture with doors and shelves that is used for storing things or displaying attractive items
11. (n.) a film or a television programme which gives facts and detailed information about a particular subject
12. (adj. / adv.) behind the stage in a theatre where the actors and artists get ready and wait to perform or where equipment is kept
14. film (n.) a type of film that is designed to frighten people
16. (n.) a long narrow passage in a building
19. monitor (n.) a part of a computer with a screen, on which you can see pictures or information
20. orchestra (n.) a large group of people who play classical music with various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
22. (adj.) small and crowded
23. show (n.) a television programme about ordinary people who are filmed in real situations, rather than actors
24. (n.) the main subject of something such as a talk, piece of writing or work of art
25. film (n.) a main film with a story, rather than a documentary
27. (n.) a play, film or television programme which is intended to be funny and make people laugh
28. conditioner (n.) a machine that makes the air in a room or building cooler and drier
31. (n.) the art or process of making films/movies
33. (n.) a set of stairs inside or outside a building
34. (n.) a machine that carries people or goods from one floor of a building to another
36. opera (n.) a story about the daily lives, relationships and problems of a group of people which is broadcast every day or several times a week on television
38. (adj.) making you feel more calm and relaxed
39. extinguisher (n.) a metal container filled with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires
41. (n.) the words that are written for a film, including instructions for how it is to be acted and filmed
44. (n.) a book, film, play, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one
45. television (n.) a security system of televising by cable to designated viewing sets that is used in many buildings to protect them from crime
46. costume (n. phr.) the clothes worn by actors in a play or film, which are exaggerated in order to attract attention or create a special effect
52. (n.) the upper interior surface of a room
55. (n.) a film or a television programme in which drawings of people and animals seem to move
57. (adj.) calm and quiet; free from disturbance
58. computer (n.) a computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit which is small enough to fit on top of a desk

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2. (2Ch 6-7) # of days Solomon held a feast after offering sacrifices
6. (1Sm 27-28) Samuel’s burial place
7. (Jos 21-22) “...and the Lord gave them __ on every side…”
10. (Jg 1-2) means ‘utter destruction’
13. (Ne 5-7) prophetess who wanted to make Nehemiah afraid along w/ other prophets
15. (2Ki 5-6) the Lord struck the Syrians w/ ___
17. (1Ki 20-22) “I will go out & be a lying __ in the mouth of his prophets”
20. (2Ch 27-29) was not buried into the tombs of the kings of Israel
21. (2Sm 13-15) his cut-off hair weighs 200 shekels
23. (2Ki 9-10) Tishbite prophet
24. (Ne 1-4) gate repaired by Joiada
26. (1Sm 4-5) it fell facedown before the ark
28. (2Ch 1-5) Solomon built the temple of this mt.
30. (1Sm 23-24) Saul took 3000 to seek David infront of __’ Rocks
33. (1Sm 13-14) Saul’s 2nd daughter
37. (Jg 6-8) ‘The Lord is __’; an altar name
39. (1Sm21-22) Abiathar’s grandfather
40. (2Ki 17-18) bronze serpent Moses made
43. (2Sm 19-20) he was an 80yr old man
46. (Jg 17-18) “Everyone did what was right in his own __”
50. (Es 3-4) one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to Esther
51. (Es 1-2) Esther
55. (Ez 3-4) he ordered the rebuilding of the temple to be ceased
56. (2Ch 8-9) 3rd annual feast; ‘feast of __’
58. (2Sm 9-10) David’s secretary
59. (2Sm 16-18) his counsel to Absalom was not followed
60. (Ne 10-11) the valley of craftsmen
61. (Jos 11-12) Og is a remnant of the ___
64. (Ru 3-4) The kin marries the widow to __ the name of the dead
66. (Ez 5-6) Beyond the River governor
67. (Jg 3-5) killed 600 Philistines w/ an oxgoad
70. (2Ki 3-4) was poured into a pot of harmful stew
72. (Jos 13-14) Israelite tribe w/o inheritance
74. (1Sm 11-12) Their __ became great in asking for a king
76. (Jos 5-6) it’s to be removed on Holy ground
77. (2Sm 7-8) King of Hamath
79. (1Sm 17-18)“Jonathan’s soul was __ to David’s soul”
80. (2Ch 33-34) captured w/ hooks, bound w/ chains of bronze & brought to Babylon
82. (1Ch13-15) Levite leader of the music of the singers
84. (1Ch 1-9) “Oh that you would bless me & enlarge my borders”- prayed by __
85. (2Ch 14-16) there was none of it in the 35 years of Asa’s reign
86. (2Ch 30-32) he gave for offerings 1000 bulls & 7000 sheep
87. (1Sm 19-20) David escaped through this
89. (1Sm 29-31) Saul & his sons were buried under this tree
92. (Jos 15-16) Caleb’s son-in-law
95. (2Ch 24-26) “a __ on Lebanon sent to a cedar on Lebanon”
96. (2Ki 15-16) Pekah conspired against him
98. (Ez 7-8) Ezra gathered the group to stay at the river __ to fast and pray
99. (Es 9-10) Chronicles of the kings of Media and __
100. (Es 7-8) the king held it out to Esther after she pleaded to avert Haman’s evil plan
102. (1Ki 13-14) introduced twice as a mother
103. (1Ch 18-19) King who shaved & cut the garments of David’s servants
104. (1Ki 9-10) Israel will become a __ & byword among all of they turn fr. God

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1. (1Ch 10-12) Chief of 30 who the Spirit ‘clothed’
2. (1Ch 20-21) he incited David to number Israel
3. (Jg 11-12) “I have opened my mouth to the Lord & cannot take back my __”
4. (1Ch 16-17) prophet who spoke to David about his covenant with the Lord
5. (2Sm 5-6) wood used to build David’s house
8. (1Ki 7-8) “golden table for the Bread of the __”
9. (2Ki 7-8) Husband of Ahab’s daughter
11. (Ne 12-13) Levites were not given their __ so they put down their duties and went to their fields
12. (1Ki 5-6) the inner sanctuary door is made of this wood
14. (Es 5-6) “thus shall be done to the man whom the king delights to __”
16. (Jos 9-10) Book of ___; referenced book
18. (Jos 17-20) his tribe’s inheritance include Zer City
19. (2Ki 23-25) City the Lord chose yet will cast off
22. (Jos 3-4) “a stone is placed upon his ___”
25. (Ez 9-10) he addressed Ezra to make a covenant w/ God to put away all foreign wives
27. (2Ch10-11) Rehoboam’s chief prince
29. (1Ki 15-16) became king in Israel on King Asa’s 31st yr in Judah
31. (2Sm 3-4) worn during mourning/great distress
32. (Jg 13-16) it was found inside the lion’s carcass
34. (2Sm 11-12) name means ‘beloved of the Lord’
35. (Jg 19-21) “Cursed be he who gives a __ to Benjamin”
36. (2Sm 21-22) place of the dead
38. (Ez 1-2) Cyrus’ treasurer
39. (2Sam1-2)he was as swift of foot as a wild gazelle
41. (1Sm 8-10) musical instrument
42. (1Ch 24-25) he prophesied w/ lyres, harps, & cymbals
44. (2Ch 21-23) ruled after her son died
45. (Jos 23-24) Israel is not supposed to associate w/ other nations through __(pl)
47. (2Ki 19-20) used as a sign for Hezekiah
48. (2Ki 1-2) god of Ekron
49. (1Sm 15-16) Agag, king of the __
52. (1Ch 22-23) “a man of rest”
53. (Jos 7-8) Achan ___ against the Lord
54. (1Ki 1-2) replaced Abiathar as priest
57. (2Ch 35-36) reigned for 3 months and 10 days in Jerusalem
62. (Ru 1-2) name means ‘bitter’
63. (1Ch 28-29) ‘golden __ of the cherubim’
65. (2Ki 13-14) replaced the king who reigned for 6mos
68. (1Sm 6-7) ‘__ mice’
69. (2Sm 23-24) David’s choice of judgment
71. (1Ki 17-19) he hid 100 prophets in a cave
73. (1Ki 3-4) husband of Solomon’s daughter Basemath
75. (Jos 1-2) River in the east
78. (2Ch12-13) “You __ me… so I have __ you to the hand of Shishak”
81. (Ne 8-9) “...& they turned a __ shoulder & stiffened their neck & would not obey.”
83. (Jg 9-10) a goddess
88. (1ki 11-12) was torn into 12pcs
90. (1Sm 25-26) David’s 3rd wife mentioned
91. (2Ki 11-12) became king at 7 y/o
93. (2Ki 21-22) he found the Book of the Law
94. (1Ch 26-27) leader over herds that pastured in the valley
97. (1Sm 1-3) it’s burned in an altar
101. (2Ch 17-20) king who disguised yet accidentally killed

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3. The first and most important note of a scale, often indicated by the Roman numeral I
4. A technique of jazz singing in which singers use nonsense syllables to improvise melodies, imitating instrumental solos
8. Harlem pianist, composer, and band leader, author of such jazz standards as "Ain't Misbehaving"
13. Best known American bandleader, most famous for commissioning and performing symphonic jazz standards like Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
14. A large jazz ensemble, typically consisting of 12-18 members who perform from written arrangements but may also be given the opportunity to do short improvised solos
15. A meaningful or memorable succession of pitches
16. Regarded as the quintessential female jazz singer, she began her career with Chick Webb's Orchestra and was famous for her improvised scat solos
18. Pianist and composer who perfect stride and composed, among other pieces, "The Charleston"
19. Pianist, songwriter and composer who successfully combined jazz into his popular and classical works, such as Rhapsody in Blue
22. Pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader, who was long regarded as the only significant female jazz musician
25. A type of performance in which the music is created as it is being performed
27. A widely used harmonic pattern consisting of 4 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the subdominant, 2 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the dominant and 2 measures on the tonic, used as a basis for improvisation
31. First integrated and most prominent all-female band
33. Virtuoso jazz pianist who revolutionized jazz piano in spite of having severely impaired vision
36. New Orleans clarinetist, who was the first virtuoso of the soprano sax
37. New Orleans cornetist and bandleader, famous for mentoring several prominent jazz musicians, most notably Louis Armstrong
40. The simultaneous sounding of two or more pitches
41. A highly influential blues singer, known as the link between the early Mississippi blues and the modern Chicago blues; legend has it he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for guitar skills
43. Drummer and bandleader who led the house band at the Savoy Ballroom in New York
45. The _____ Ballroom: Integrated Harlem nightclub that was a famous venue for battles of bands and the Center of African American entertainment in New York
47. Popular music publishing business in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; it had many connections to Broadway and Hollywood and was influenced by jazz
48. A 19th-century African-American folk song with Biblical references, expressing sorrow and hope and combining African and European musical elements
49. An early 20th-century, composed piano music featuring consistent syncopation of the melody against a steady duple meter
50. A highly influential blues singer who came to prominence partly as a result of recordings made by ethnographers John and Alan Lomax
51. The flexible approach to rhythm that is one of the main features of jazz; also a 1930s style of jazz performed by big bands

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1. The way in which the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are woven together
2. Female singer, successful with both popular and jazz repertoire; she treated her voice as a jazz instrument
5. A style of jazz piano featuring a quick tempo and improvised melodies over a rhythmic left-hand ostinato; it influenced swing and rock & roll
6. Pianist, bandleader and composer, who is known as the most significant composer of big-band music
7. The way in which music is passed down from person to person
9. A style of jazz that developed in Chicago in the 1920s, primarily by white musicians, featuring a greater emphasis on solo improvisations
10. Pianist, composer and band leader, known as the first modern jazz pianist
11. Female blues and jazz singer who emulated jazz instrumental soloists and performed with the greatest jazz musicians of the day; one of her most famous songs is the controversial "Strange Fruit"
12. New Orleans composer and pianist, most famous for providing an oral history of jazz that was archived at the Library of Congress
17. A practice in which a solo alternates with a chorus or ensemble; it is a feature of African and African American musics
20. Pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader who was the most prominent woman in early jazz
21. Arranger and bandleader, whose band at the Roseland Ballroom was the most important of the early big bands; his arrangements were made famous by Whiteman and Goodman's bands, among others
23. New Orleans cornetist, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz improvisation and who was equally influential as an instrumentalist and as a singer
24. Female blues and jazz singer who was the most successful black performing artist of her time but alcoholism and the depression damaged her career; her duet with Louis Armstrong in "St. Louis Blues" is one of her most famous performances
26. The system of harmony based on the major and minor scales, in which harmonies move away from and then return to the tonic
28. Pianist and composer whose works, such as "Maple Leaf Rag," defined ragtime
29. Highly influential alto saxophonist, known for his light and airy sound, most famous for his work in Count Basie's band and his recordings with Billie Holiday
30. A solo, virtuoso style of jazz piano also known as the "Harlem School", featuring a ragtime left-hand pattern
32. Trumpet player and singer who was a star soloist with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
34. A three note chord built of two thirds, one on top of the other
35. Clarinetist and bandleader who brought swing to national attention and was the first jazz musician to succeed with the classical repertory
38. Composer and arranger who set the standard for jazz, dance band and radio orchestra arranging, most famous for orchestrating Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
39. The _____ Club: Whites-only Harlem nightclub that was one of the most extravagant and well-known entertainment venues in the world during the 1920s and 1930s
42. Pianist, bandleader and arranger, who developed the ideal jazz accompaniment centered around the rhythm section
44. The arrangement of time durations in music
45. Also known as "sweet jazz," a style of jazz combining the rhythmic elements of jazz with the instrumentation and forms of classical music; it reached a wide audience and was a precursor of Third Stream
46. Singer and bandleader who was known as one of the most popular and colorful bandleaders of the swing era; "Minnie the Moocher" was his signature song

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3. (adj.) (especially of a room or building) having a lot of space
6. (n.) a comfortable piece of furniture for two or more people to sit on
8. (n.) a set of television programmes that have the same characters or deal with the same subject
12. (n.) a machine that makes the air in a room or building cooler and drier
15. (n.) a building or an outdoor area with a stage where plays and similar types of entertainment are performed
17. (n.) a story about a love affair
18. (adj. / adv.) behind the stage in a theatre where the actors and artists get ready and wait to perform or where equipment is kept
25. (n.) a piece of cloth that is hung to cover a window
29. (n.) a set of stairs inside or outside a building
31. (n.) spoons, forks and knives which are used for eating food
32. (adj.) (of furniture and buildings) old and in poor condition
33. (adj.) interesting and attractive because of its old-fashioned quality
34. (n.) a piece of furniture with doors and shelves that is used for storing things or displaying attractive items
35. (adj.) small and crowded
37. (n.) a light with a single, very bright beam that can be directed at a particular place or person
38. (n.) a main film with a story, rather than a documentary
44. (n.) a machine that carries people or goods from one floor of a building to another
45. (n.) a classification of film which states that the film is not suitable for children to watch without an adult because of slightly sexual or violent scenes
47. (n.) the main subject of something such as a talk, piece of writing or work of art
49. (adj.) (of a house or room) containing furniture
50. (n.) a play, film or television programme which is intended to be funny and make people laugh
51. (n.) the upper interior surface of a room
52. film (n.) a film that has a lot of exciting action and adventure
53. (adj.) making you feel more calm and relaxed
55. (n.) a large piece of cloth with buildings, countryside, etc. painted on it that is hung behind the stage in a theatre as part of the scenery
56. (n.) a metal container filled with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires
58. (n.) a film or a television programme which gives facts and detailed information about a particular subject
60. (n.) the general environment of the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform
61. (n.) a piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on
62. (n. phr.) the clothes worn by actors in a play or film, which are exaggerated in order to attract attention or create a special effect
63. (n.) a story, film, etc. that is based on imagination but not facts
64. (n.) a large group of people who play classical music with various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
65. (n.) a time when all the people in a play, concert, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance
66. (n.) a regular programme on television that shows the same characters in different amusing situations

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1. (n.) a long narrow passage in a building
2. (adj.) a confined space is so small that you cannot move around in it freely
4. (n.) a particular attitude towards something, or a way of thinking about something
5. (adj.) using new styles that are different from the styles of the past
7. (n.) a play or film in which part or all of the story is told by songs and often dancing
9. (n.) the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, concert, someone speaking, etc., or the people who watch, read or listen to the same thing
10. (n.) a type of film that is designed to frighten people
11. (n.) a story, film or play about a murder or a crime, in which crimes and strange events are only explained at the end
13. (n.) a play or film about death or suffering with a sad ending
14. (n.) a television programme about ordinary people who are filmed in real situations, rather than actors
15. (adj.) calm and quiet; free from disturbance
16. (n.) a door, gate, etc. by which you can enter a building
19. (n.) a security system of televising by cable to designated viewing sets that is used in many buildings to protect them from crime
20. (n.) all the music, speech and sounds that are recorded for a film
21. (n.) a person who is in charge of a show/play/film and tells the actors how to play their parts
22. (adj.) perfectly clean and tidy without any dirt
23. (n.) a person who tells a story, especially in a play or film
24. (n.) a story or film with an exciting plot, especially one about crime or spying
26. (n.) a series of short parts from a film, shown in advance to advertise it
27. (n.) the ability that a scriptwriter possesses to notice and understand what people or situations are really like
28. (n.) a type of film that is based on imagined future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets
30. (n.) a film or a television programme in which drawings of people and animals seem to move
36. (adj.) lacking the necessary tools or equipment to do something
39. (n.) the art or process of making films/movies
40. (n.) a part of a computer with a screen, on which you can see pictures or information
41. (n.) the words that are written for a film, including instructions for how it is to be acted and filmed
42. (n.) an informal television programme in which famous people are asked questions about themselves and their work
43. (n.) a book, film, play, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one
46. (n.) a computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit which is small enough to fit on top of a desk
48. (n.) a story about the daily lives, relationships and problems of a group of people which is broadcast every day or several times a week on television
54. (n.) words shown at the bottom of a film to translate or explain what is being said by the actors
57. (n.) a cloth bag which is filled with soft material and is used especially on chairs or sofas for sitting or leaning on
59. (n.) a bar or frame for hanging towels

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4. A short poem or set of words set to music or meant to be sung.（一首简短的诗或一组配上音乐或打算演唱的词。）
6. A set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country, period, or play.（具有特定国家、时期或戏剧风格的一套服装。）
9. The sound produced by the vocal cords, used for speaking, singing, etc.（由声带产生的声音，用于说话、唱歌等。）
10. A bowed stringed instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths, held against the chin and played with a bow.（一种有四根弦的弓弦乐器，按纯五度调音，靠在下巴上用琴弓演奏。）
13. A film or television or radio program that provides a factual report on a particular subject.（关于特定主题的事实报道的电影、电视或广播节目。）
14. A person who takes photographs, especially as a job.（拍摄照片的人，尤指以此为职业的人。）
17. The words of a song.（歌曲的歌词。）
18. A person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession.（演奏乐器的人，尤指以此为职业的人。）
20. Liked or admired by many people.（为很多人喜欢或赞赏的。）
21. A classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures.（一种古典舞蹈形式，要求优雅和精准，采用形式化的舞步和手势。）
22. A public display of works of art or items of interest.（艺术作品或有趣物品的公开展览。）
23. A style of popular music originating in the US in the 1950s, characterized by a heavy beat and simple melodies.（一种 20 世纪 50 年代起源于美国的流行音乐风格，以强烈的节奏和简单的旋律为特点。）
25. A large musical instrument with a keyboard, in which felt - covered hammers strike the strings when the keys are depressed.（一种大型键盘乐器，按下琴键时，包有毛毡的琴锤敲击琴弦发声。）
26. Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.（与遥远的过去相对，与现在或近期有关的。）
27. Short for alternative, often referring to a style of music that is different from mainstream.（“alternative” 的缩写，常指与主流不同的音乐风格。）
30. A sudden, brief burst of light.（突然、短暂的闪光。）
31. Produce musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a tune.（用声音发出音乐声，尤指带有曲调的歌词。）
32. A play, film, or broadcast program intended to make an audience laugh.（旨在让观众发笑的戏剧、电影或广播节目。）

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1. An order, especially one given by a person in authority.（命令，尤指由权威人士发出的命令。）
2. Based on or in accordance with tradition.（基于或符合传统的。）
3. A television comedy series featuring the same characters in a succession of humorous situations.（一种电视喜剧系列，在一系列幽默情境中出现相同角色。）
5. A room or building for the display or sale of works of art.（用于展示或销售艺术作品的房间或建筑物。）
6. A performance of music by one or more musicians or singers.（一位或多位音乐家或歌手的音乐表演。）
7. A part of a play, film, or book in which the action moves from one place or time to another.（戏剧、电影或书中，动作从一个地方或时间转移到另一个地方或时间的部分。）
8. A stringed musical instrument with a long neck and a flat - backed soundbox, played with the fingers or a plectrum.（一种弦乐器，有长琴颈和平背音箱，用手指或拨片弹奏。）
11. A thing that is or may be chosen.（可选择的事物。）
12. The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.（习俗或信仰代代相传，或指以这种方式传承的事实。）
13. A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end, played by striking with the hands or sticks.（一种打击乐器，由一个两端蒙有薄膜的空心圆柱体组成，用手或鼓槌敲击演奏。）
15. A style of popular music, typically short and simple, with a strong beat.（一种流行音乐风格，通常简短简单，节奏强烈。）
16. A device made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a musical instrument.（为特定目的制造或改装的设备，尤指乐器。）
19. Relating to the traditional beliefs, customs, and way of life of a community or nation.（与一个社区或国家的传统信仰、习俗和生活方式有关的。）
24. A small group of musicians who play popular music together.（一起演奏流行音乐的一小群音乐家。）
28. Pay attention in order to hear something.（集中注意力以便听到某事。）
29. Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.（经过一段时间评判，被认为质量最高且在同类中杰出的。）

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1. -n. a roll of dried tobacco leaves that people smoke, like a cigarette but bigger and without paper around it
6. -n. a separate section of a book, usually with a number or title
8. -n. the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions
9. -n.  a pair of small sticks of wood or ivory, held together in one hand and used in some Asian countries as utensils, as to lift food to the mouth
11. -n.  either side of the face below the eyes
12. -a.likely to change; often changing
13. -n.  a page or sheet of information in the form of diagrams, lists of figures, etc.
14. -n. a professional cook, especially the most senior cook in a restaurant, hotel, etc.
15. -n. a building where Christians go to worship
17. -n. a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back, a seat and four legs
18. -n. a piece of music, usually part of a larger work, that is written for a choir (= a group of singers)
19. -n. a young human who is not yet an adult
20. -n. a printed form that you can write on and sign as a way of paying for sth instead of using money
21. -n. 25 December, the day when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ
23. -a. that you can rely on to happen or to be true
24. -a. connected with chemistry
25. -n. an underground room often used for storing things
26. -n.  a special event that people organize in order to celebrate sth
27. -n.  the period of sb's life when they are a child
28. -v. to show that a day or an event is important by doing sth special on it
29. -n. a line, route, or journey around a place
31. -n. an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose
33. -n. a person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines, and who works in a shop
34. -n. a possibility of sth happening, especially sth that you want
35. -n. a completely round flat shape
37. -n. a coin and unit of money worth 1% of the main unit of money in many countries, for example of the US dollar or of the euro
38. -a. = Celsius a temperature of 40 degrees centigrade
40. -n. to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
41. -n. a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco , for smoking
42. -ad. without doubt SYN definitely
43. -n. a period of 100 years
46. -a. very typical of sth or of sb's character
48. - vt. to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
51. -a. in the centre of an area or object
52. -n. the middle point or part of sth
55. -n. a television station
56. -n.a new or difficult task that tests sb's ability and skill

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1. -n.  the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
2. -n. a structure through which smoke or steam is carried up away from a fire, etc. and through the roof of a building; the part of this that is above the roof
3. -n.&v. to trick sb or make them believe sth which is not true
4. -n. a hard brown sweet food made from cocoa beans , used in cooking to add flavour to cakes, etc. or eaten as a sweet/candy
5. -a. [ only before noun]most important
6. -n.an official document that may be used to prove that the facts it states are true
7. -int. a word that people say to each other as they lift up their glasses to drink
8. -n. a building in which films/movies are shown
10. -n.&vi.to talk in a friendly informal way to sb
11. -n. a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
13. -v.  to move continuously around a place or system
14. -n. the person in charge of a meeting, who tells people when they can speak, etc.
16. -n. a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat
18. -a.difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability
19. -n. a substance similar to chalk made into white or coloured sticks for writing or drawing
20. -n.&vi. a shout of joy, support or praise
21. -n. all the qualities and features that make a person, groups of people, and places different from others
22. -n. a woman in charge of a meeting, a committee or an organization
25. -n. a state of complete confusion and lack of order
27. -n. a type of food made from milk that can be either soft or hard and is usually white or yellow in colour; a particular type of this food
29. -n.a room for one or more prisoners in a prison or police station
30. -n. = mobile phone
32. -n. a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things;
33. -n.  to become different
35. -vt. to bite food into small pieces in your mouth with your teeth to make it easier to swallow
36. -n. a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
37. -a. from or connected with China
38. -a. costing little money or less money than you expected
39. -n.  words or phrases that a group of people shout or sing again and again
41. -n. ( abbr. cm) a unit for measuring length. There are 100 centimetres in a metre.
43. -n. a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances
44. -v. to ask an amount of money for goods or a service
45. -a.happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
47. -n. the top part of the front of the body, between the neck and the stomach
49. -n. the largest country in eastern Asia. Population: 1,349,585,838 (2014). Capital: Beijing. China's population is the largest of any country in the world. It also has one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
50. -n. based on or believing the teachings of Jesus Christ
51. -n. white clay which is baked and used for making delicate cups, plates, etc
52. -n.  a game for two people played on a board marked with black and white squares on which each playing piece (representing a king, queen, castle, etc.) is moved according to special rules. The aim is to put the other player's king in a position from which it cannot escape (= to checkmate it).
53. -n.&v. to be unable to breathe because the passage to your lungs is blocked or you cannot get enough air; to make sb unable to breathe
54. -n. a group of entertainers, sometimes with trained animals, who perform skilful or amusing acts in a show that travels around to different places

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2. -n. a professional cook, especially the most senior cook in a restaurant, hotel, etc.
3. -n. a group of entertainers, sometimes with trained animals, who perform skilful or amusing acts in a show that travels around to different places
6. -n. a person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines, and who works in a shop
7. -n. a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances
8. -n.  a special event that people organize in order to celebrate sth
9. -n.  a page or sheet of information in the form of diagrams, lists of figures, etc.
11. -v. to ask an amount of money for goods or a service
12. -n. a structure through which smoke or steam is carried up away from a fire, etc. and through the roof of a building; the part of this that is above the roof
14. -n. the largest country in eastern Asia. Population: 1,349,585,838 (2014). Capital: Beijing. China's population is the largest of any country in the world. It also has one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
15. -n. a piece of music, usually part of a larger work, that is written for a choir (= a group of singers)
16. -n. a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back, a seat and four legs
18. -n. a possibility of sth happening, especially sth that you want
20. -n.  either side of the face below the eyes
21. -n.&v. to be unable to breathe because the passage to your lungs is blocked or you cannot get enough air; to make sb unable to breathe
23. -n.  words or phrases that a group of people shout or sing again and again
25. -n. all the qualities and features that make a person, groups of people, and places different from others
26. -int. a word that people say to each other as they lift up their glasses to drink
27. -n.an official document that may be used to prove that the facts it states are true
28. -a. very typical of sth or of sb's character
30. -n. a line, route, or journey around a place
32. -a.likely to change; often changing
35. -n.  the period of sb's life when they are a child
36. -n.a room for one or more prisoners in a prison or police station
37. -n. an underground room often used for storing things
39. -a. in the centre of an area or object
40. -n. a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
43. -n. the top part of the front of the body, between the neck and the stomach
45. -n. a roll of dried tobacco leaves that people smoke, like a cigarette but bigger and without paper around it
47. -a. from or connected with China
49. -a. [ only before noun]most important
50. -n. based on or believing the teachings of Jesus Christ
51. -n.  the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
54. -a. costing little money or less money than you expected
55. -n. a separate section of a book, usually with a number or title
56. -n.  a game for two people played on a board marked with black and white squares on which each playing piece (representing a king, queen, castle, etc.) is moved according to special rules. The aim is to put the other player's king in a position from which it cannot escape (= to checkmate it).
57. -n. = mobile phone
58. -n. a building in which films/movies are shown

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1. -n. a period of 100 years
3. -n. to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
4. -n. a woman in charge of a meeting, a committee or an organization
5. -n. a building where Christians go to worship
6. - vt. to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
10. -n. a hard brown sweet food made from cocoa beans , used in cooking to add flavour to cakes, etc. or eaten as a sweet/candy
11. -n. a state of complete confusion and lack of order
13. -a.happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
14. -n. the person in charge of a meeting, who tells people when they can speak, etc.
15. -n. a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco , for smoking
16. -n.  a pair of small sticks of wood or ivory, held together in one hand and used in some Asian countries as utensils, as to lift food to the mouth
17. -n. the middle point or part of sth
19. -v.  to move continuously around a place or system
20. -ad. without doubt SYN definitely
22. -n.  to become different
23. -n. 25 December, the day when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ
24. -a. = Celsius a temperature of 40 degrees centigrade
25. -n. a coin and unit of money worth 1% of the main unit of money in many countries, for example of the US dollar or of the euro
26. -n. white clay which is baked and used for making delicate cups, plates, etc
27. -n. an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose
28. -a. connected with chemistry
29. -v. to show that a day or an event is important by doing sth special on it
31. -a. that you can rely on to happen or to be true
32. -vt. to bite food into small pieces in your mouth with your teeth to make it easier to swallow
33. -n. a substance similar to chalk made into white or coloured sticks for writing or drawing
34. -n. a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat
37. -n. a television station
38. -n. ( abbr. cm) a unit for measuring length. There are 100 centimetres in a metre.
41. -n.&vi. a shout of joy, support or praise
42. -n. a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
43. -n. a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things;
44. -n.&vi.to talk in a friendly informal way to sb
45. -n.&v. to trick sb or make them believe sth which is not true
46. -n. a type of food made from milk that can be either soft or hard and is usually white or yellow in colour; a particular type of this food
48. -n. a completely round flat shape
50. -n.a new or difficult task that tests sb's ability and skill
51. -n. the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions
52. -n. a printed form that you can write on and sign as a way of paying for sth instead of using money
53. -a.difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability
56. -n. a young human who is not yet an adult

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2. a modern idea that drama is a plurimedial form of art
3. a Roman playwright of the Old Latin period
6. story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television; a motion picture
9. a style of physical comedy used in movies, tv shows, cartoons, and plays. Involves chases, silly and exaggerated movements
11. place that is believed to be the origin of Western theater
12. comparatively simple narrative
15. the first performance or exhibition
18. designated space for the performance of productions
19. conversation between 2 or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie
24. a category of artistic composition as in music, or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or, subject matter
26. when people tend to express their emotions in an exaggerated, demanding, reactive, and toxic way
27. type of drama that takes on features of satire as it fixes on professions of virtue and the practices contradict them
28. a place that is often called the cradle of Western Civilization
31. a genre of drama that portrays the suffering or terrible events that happen to a main character
33. relating to acting, actors or the theater
35. a film or play that runs between 80-180 minutes long, follows a traditional 3-act structure with many characters and a large budget
37. a major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century
38. a culture that had a way of investigating the world they lived in and what it meant to be human
41. a building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given
44. a work of drama, usually consisting mostly of dialogue between characters and intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading
45. relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture
46. form of ancient Greek drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy
49. a play or movie in which singing and dancing are an essential part
51. type of drama where a play is not intended to be performed on stage, but read by a solitary reader out oud in a large group
52. genre of fiction that involves characters falling in love or having a romantic relationship
53. relating to melodrama
55. causing or involving great suffering, fear or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious
56. performed without utterance; unspoken
58. the script of a movie, including acting instructions and stage directions
61. a person whose professions is acting on stage, in movies, or on television
62. literature in the form of prose that describes imaginary events and people
65. large festival in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus central event were theatrical performances of tragedies and comedies
69. a comedic dramatic work using buffoonery and horse play and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situation
70. literature that is written in verse and emphasizes the rhythmic use of words to create imagery
71. a play for theater, radio, or television
72. central idea, message, or lesson that is explored through a work
73. Russian author and playwright
75. a classic tragedian of ancient Athens
76. a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger
77. movie or image made using animation techniques
78. Russian dramatist and author
79. causing indignation or disgust; offensive

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1. relating to drama or the performance or study of drama
4. a type of poem or song that expresses personal emotions or thoughts
5. consisting of official pieces of written, printed, and other matter
7. use of humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
8. someone who was the principle performer
10. a state or feeling of excited or anxious, uncertainty about what may happen
13. a form of humor that imitates and exaggerates someone or something for comedic effect or ridicule
14. of or relating to comedy; comical sense
15. a theater
16. a modern episodic drama that seeks to provoke objective understanding of a social problem through a series of loosely connected scenes that avoid illusion and often interrupted the action to address the audience
17. Roman dramatist born in 195BC, Carthage, N. Africa
18. a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier work
20. activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text
21. modern heroic narrative resembling the Icelandic heroic stories
22. mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence
23. a type of drama that is a liturgical drama or religious theatrical performance, in the Roman Catholic tradition largely limited to the Middle Ages
25. someone who is the principle performer
29. genre of literature, film, and television that is meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse audiences
30. written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
32. large, organized group of singers especially one that performs together with an orchestra or opera company
34. the rhythmical pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in verse
36. ancient Greek poet, was first actor in Greek drama and inventor of tradegy
39. drama comprising of several genres, serious and humorous, and extends chronologically from the beginnings of literature in the 3rd century BCE down into the imperial period
40. a situational comedy
41. a play containing elements of both comedy and tragedy
42. an approach to acting that aims for a unified effect achieved by all members of a cast working together on behalf of the play, rather than individual performances
43. move rhythmically to music, typically following a series of steps
44. an instance of an actor playing a part in a movie or play; a performance
47. an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
48. an invented prose narrative that is usually long and complex and deals especially with human experience through a usually connected sequence of events
50. a box; a small separating seating area in the auditorium or audience for a limited number of people for private viewing of a performance or event
54. a small character part in a play or movie, played by a distinguished actor or celebrity
57. a genre of drama that appeals to the emotions of the audience with exaggerated plots and characters
59. a short play or dramatic piece
60. having existed many years ago
61. dramatic conflict between the chief characters
63. the direction or production of movies for the theater or television
64. a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral
66. the technology of signaling and communicating using radio waves
67. of the highest quality or standing
68. a system used to broadcast programs for entertainment
70. the act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment
74. drama that did not take off until after the 19th century due to strict government censorship

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2. A meaningful or memorable succession of pitches
4. The way in which the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are woven together
6. A social construct distinguishing one group of humans from another on the basis of shared cultural heritage, ancestry, language, history, and or culture; it has largely replaced the now outdated concept of race
7. A person of mixed Spanish and Indian heritage; by the early twentieth century they constituted the majority of the Mexican population
8. Seven-time president of Mexico who pursued the modernization of Mexico through foreign investment
9. The simultaneous sounding of two or more pitches
12. A portable free-reed instrument with buttons or keys on either side of a bellows; it is one of the two main instruments in conjunto music
13. Mexican singer and actress, known in the 1940s as the mother of ranchera
17. _____ music, a term describing musics that are traditional, primarily disseminated through oral transmission, and usually associated with a specific rural setting or ethnic group
21. Musical tradition originating in Western Mexico, especially the state of Jalisco, with an ensemble typically consisting of trumpet, violin, vihuela, guitar, guitarrón and sometimes harp
23. Canción _____, term referring to Mexican folk and folk-derived songs with simple chordal accompaniment and an operatic vocal style; it is a main element of both mariachi and conjunto repertoire
24. The period (1876-1911) during which Mexico was ruled by Porfirio Díaz
26. the idea, most often applied to the experiences of migrants, that such experience transcends the nation-state
27. Grammy-award winning pop and country singer whose 1987 album Canciones de mi padre was influential in spurring interest in mariachi music and highlighted mariachi as a symbol of Mexican American identity
28. Los_____, Conjunto norteño known in the 1960s for their rich two-part vocal harmonies
32. (1910-1926) The period during which Porfirio Díaz was overthrown and multiple leaders, many of them from the Northern states, vied for power in Mexico
33. A term referring to Mexican Americans; although it previously had negative connotations, it was reclaimed during the 1960s civil rights movement as a symbol of pride in Mexican American heritage
35. Los _____, Conjunto norteño who helped define modern norteño instrumental style and used corrido form to deal with social issues
38. Singer, guitarist and songwriter who in the 1930s was known as the “Queen of Tejano Music”
42. Mexican singer and actor whose films popularized ranchera music and who became an icon of the urban working class
45. A rapid movement of the dancer’s feet against a raised wooden platform, producing a percussive accompaniment to the music; an important feature of Mexican folk dance
46. the glorification of indigenous traditions and heritage; it constitutes a primary element of Mexican Revolutionary Nationalism
48. Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist who became an icon for the Chicano Movement
49. One of the first female singers to front a conjunto tejano, known as “La Reina de la Onda Chicana” in the 1970s and 80s
51. Mexican singer whose dark voice and dramatic, expressive style made her the most influential female singer of ranchera
53. Extremely influential accordionist who added vocals to the traditional conjunto tejano, retuned the accordion, and represents the transition to a modern conjunto style
54. _____ music, a term describing musics that are disseminated through media such as radio, records, TV, film or electronic files, subject to an aesthetic of innovation and mass appeal, and associated with the urban middle and lower classes
55. The first and most important note of a scale, often indicated by the Roman numeral I
56. Seven-time president of Mexico who pursued the modernization of Mexico through foreign investment
57. A lyrical epic and narrative song form, stemming from the literary tradition of the Spanish romance, that rose to popularity with the Revolution of 1910 as a means for sharing current events

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1. The last stanza of a corrido or other folk song, in which the singer says farewell to its audience and closes the narration
3. Antonio López de _____, general and President of Mexico who lost or sold over half of Mexico’s territory between 1836 and 1853
5. A Mexican cowboy, particularly from Western Mexico; their typical suit is worn by mariachi ensembles
7. _____ de Tecalitlán, Most iconic mariachi ensemble, founded in 1898 by Gaspar Vargas and still active today
8. _____ nationalism, the idea that a group of people identify with and have an allegiance to the territorial nation and the state that governs it
10. Mexican-born vihuelist and mariachi director who was a leading promoter of mariachi music in the United States; his Mariachi Los Camperos earned widespread recognition
11. Bajo sexto player; as accompanist to Narciso Martínez, defined conjunto tejano style
14. _____Nationalism, an ideology applied to much Mexican art after the Revolution, including the tenets that art should have a social function, and the glorification of indigenous heritage
15. Mexican singer who became the most prolific and influential composer of canción ranchera
16. A large six-string bass guitar with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi and other Mexican folk musics
18. A dance in duple meter of central European origin; one of the primary genres played by conjuntos
19. Mexican American singer, songwriter and bandleader who composed several standards of the ranchera repertoire and contributed corridos to the Chicano Movement, earning him the title of “Father of Chicano Music”
20. Accordionist and composer, considered the father of Texas Mexican music, also known as “El huracán del valle”
22. The arrangement of time durations in music
25. Ballet _____, term since the 1950s for dance groups that merge theatrical elements of classical ballet with Mexican folk dances
29. A small five-string instrument with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi ensembles
30. Led by brothers Paulino and Eloy, one of the most influential groups in conjunto tejano, known for their rich three-part vocal harmonies
31. Treaty of _____, it ended the U.S.-Mexican War, forcing Mexico to cede one third of its territory
34. Known as “El Charro Cantor,” Mexican opera singer who defined ranchera singing style
35. Supergroup including accordionist Flaco Jimenez and guitarist Freddy Fender, which mixed conjunto tejano with R&B and country
36. _____nationalism, a nationalism based on nature and landscape; U.S. nationalism is an example
37. A generic term for Mexican folk music, typically danced, with regional variations
39. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
40. _____ Records, one of the first Mexican American-owned record labels, influential in recording, disseminating, and popularizing conjunto tejano
41. Most popular and influential banda group, founded in 1937 by Cruz Lizarraga but still active today
43. Term usually referring specifically to a Sinaloa ensemble consisting of brass, woodwinds, percussions and tambora, influential in música norteña
44. _____ nationalism, the continual process of constructing a national identity
47. Guitar-like instrument with twelve strings, that provides accompaniment to the accordion in conjunto music
48. An ensemble common on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, centered around the accordion and bajo sexto
50. The system of harmony based on the major and minor scales, in which harmonies move away from and then return to the tonic
52. Percussion instrument consisting of a double-headed bass drum with cymbals; a vital component of banda music

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2. Genre of Cuban origin featuring romantic lyrics and close vocal harmonies accompanied with guitars; it became an urban cosmopolitan genre after its arrival in Mexico City in the 1930s
5. Puerto Rican rapper whose smash hit “Gasolina” popularized reggaeton worldwide in 2004
7. A corrido relating to the drug traffic; while controversial and often banned, they are extremely popular on both sides of the border
8. Brazilian singer and composer who contributed to the establishment of the urban samba, composing such classics as “Aquarela do Brasil”
10. Mexican singer and songwriter who wrote many narcocorridos on commission, cultivated a bandit persona and reached fame after being assassinated while on tour in his home state of Sinaloa in 1992; he sparked a revival in the corrido genre
17. Argentinian composer who integrated Argentine popular music with classical forms and jazz, becoming a leader of the Nuevo Tango
20. Mexican-born vihuelist and mariachi director who was a leading promoter of mariachi music in the United States; his Mariachi Los Camperos earned widespread recognition
24. _____ Records: one of the first Mexican American-owned record labels, influential in recording, disseminating, and popularizing conjunto tejano
26. Accordionist and composer, considered the father of Texas Mexican music, also known as “El huracán del valle”
28. Colombian pop singer who established her popularity throughout Latin America with her 1996 album Pies descalzos and broke into the U.S. market with the bilingual album Laundry Service in 2001
29. Mexican rock en español band whose distinctive sound included post-punk, Mexican folk and Afro-Caribbean musics, as seen in their 1990 album El Diablito
34. Mexican singer who pioneered the corrido tumbado style with his band los Plebes del Rancho, which included guitar, requinto and tuba
35. Conjunto norteño known for their romantic music, dance music as well as narcocorridos; their lyrics often use code words to refer to drug lore, such as in “Mis tres animales”
36. Conjunto de ________ Ensemble of traditional cumbia, including including gaita hembra, gaita macho, maracas, tambor llamador, tambor alegre, and tambora
37. Corrido ________: genre that emerged in the 2010s that fuses traditional elements of Mexican folk musics with elements of trap, hip hop, and reggaeton and violent, gritty lyrics often referencing drug trafficking
39. Colombian singer and actor whose fusion of vallenato with rock, pop legitimized vallenato among middle-class Colombian audiences and popularized it internationally
43. Genre that emerged in Argentina in the late 1970s as political resistance, influential as a precursor of rock en español
44. Song and dance, associated particularly with carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro; considered Brazil’s national dance
46. Dance genre developed by Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans in New York in the 1960s and 1970s, featuring elements from Cuban son and jazz; it mediates conflicts between tradition and modernity
47. A term referring to Mexican Americans; although it previously had negative connotations, it was reclaimed during the 1960s civil rights movement as a symbol of pride in Mexican American heritage
49. Música _______ Term that describes the various Afro-Caribbean styles, from Colombia as well as foreign origin, played by Colombian big bands in the 1930s and 40s; now describes all genres of Afro-Caribbean origin
51. Newyorican trombonist and bandleader whose powerful arrangements perfectly complemented Blades’s lyrics

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1. Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist who became an icon for the Chicano Movement; several corridos were written in his honor
3. Hip hop en español duo consisting of two Puerto Rican step-brothers: rapper Residente and producer Visitante. Their eclectic style mixes reggaeton and hip hop with musics from all over the world with political and social commentary, for example in “La Perla”
4. Brazilian singer and guitarist who was one of the most influential bossa nova figures for songs such as “Desafinado”
6. Argentinian rock nacional band whose mixture of pop, reggae and new wave (such as seen in their album Signos) made them one of the top Spanish-language bands of the 1980s
9. Mexican composer who helped disseminate bolero throughout Latin America
11. Música _______ Brazilian rural music featuring guitars, accordion, and two singers in parallel thirds
12. Colombian singer-songwriter who is perhaps one of the most important Latin music artists of the early 21st c.
13. Adaptation of rock to a Latin American context, featuring Spanish-language lyrics, Latin American themes, rhythms and instruments, and the use of local folk and popular genres
14. Argentinian singer and actor who became the leading singer of La Guardia Nueva and popularized the tango canción all over the world
15. Mexican-American singer, known as “La Diva de la Banda”, who became successful in the male-dominated banda and narcocorrido scene until her death in a plane crash in 2012
16. Percussionist and bandleader who popularized Latin dance genres and became a symbol of Puerto Rican identity
18. Colombian bandleader who led one of the most innovative and successful orchestras of música tropical in the 1940s
19. Any process (economic, political, cultural) that extends beyond the boundaries of nation-states
21. _____ Records, one of the first Mexican American-owned record labels, influential in recording, disseminating, and popularizing conjunto tejano
22. Grammy-award winning pop and country singer whose 1987 album Canciones de mi padre was influential in spurring interest in mariachi music and highlighted mariachi as a symbol of Mexican American identity
23. Cuban American pop singer who began her career as the lead vocalist for Miami Sound Machine, pioneering the Latin pop explosion
25. Extremely influential accordionist who added vocals to the traditional conjunto tejano, retuned the accordion, and represents the transition to a modern conjunto style
27. Panamanian singer and composer; one of the most prominent salsa artists
29. Argentinian pianist, singer and bandleader who as a leader of Serú Girán, defined rock nacional
30. Chilean singer-songwriter who was tortured and killed after the coup that deposed Salvador Allende; extremely influential writer of nueva canción
31. Mexican rock rap band that reached fame in the late 1990s
32. Pan-Latin urban genre that originated in Puerto Rico and NYC in the early 1990s, mixing hip hop, reggae and Latin American musics with Spanish-language lyrics
33. Most popular Colombian musical genre, featuring African-based rhythms
38. A term that describes a new era of human communication and interconnection across cultural, national, and geographic boundaries; its processes are separate from specific national boundaries, whereas transnational processes are still anchored in one or more nation states
40. One of the most pressing issues of U.S. relations with Latin America, it can be said to have transformed the demographics of the border region as well as the U.S. at large over the past 70+ years
41. Brazilian popular music, influenced by jazz, that developed in the 1960s as a new way of performing samba-canção, popular among the white, urban middle and upper classes
42. Colombian working-class genre featuring button accordion, caja and guacharaca
45. Argentinian dance and song genre and national symbol
48. _________ canción: Influential folk and folk-inspired Latin American song genre, featuring poetic lyrics often focused on social justice issues; emerged first in Chile, where it was closely associated with the administration of President Allende
50. The use and knowledge of both English and Spanish; it is an increasing feature of the biculturalism of the border region and beyond

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1. Ballet _____, term since the 1950s for dance groups that merge theatrical elements of classical ballet with Mexican folk dances
3. The system of harmony based on the major and minor scales, in which harmonies move away from and then return to the tonic
5. Mexican singer and actor whose films popularized ranchera music and who became an icon of the urban working class
7. The last stanza of a corrido or other folk song, in which the singer says farewell to its audience and closes the narration
8. An acculturated popular music of the Tohono O'odham and Akimel O'odham of Southern Arizona, featuring elements of conjunto, American music and native musics
12. A generic term for Mexican folk music, typically danced, with regional variations
15. The period (1876-1911) during which Mexico was ruled by Porfirio Díaz
19. the glorification of indigenous traditions and heritage; it constitutes a primary element of Mexican Revolutionary Nationalism
20. Los_____, Conjunto norteño known in the 1960s for their rich two-part vocal harmonies
21. A social construct distinguishing one group of humans from another on the basis of shared cultural heritage, ancestry, language, history, and or culture; it has largely replaced the now outdated concept of race
24. Grammy-award winning pop and country singer whose 1987 album Canciones de mi padre was influential in spurring interest in mariachi music and highlighted mariachi as a symbol of Mexican American identity
28. _____ music, a term describing musics that are disseminated through media such as radio, records, TV, film or electronic files, subject to an aesthetic of innovation and mass appeal, and associated with the urban middle and lower classes
29. A Mexican cowboy, particularly from Western Mexico; their typical suit is worn by mariachi ensembles
32. Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist who became an icon for the Chicano Movement
37. Guitar-like instrument with twelve strings, that provides accompaniment to the accordion in conjunto music
38. Bajo sexto player; as accompanist to Narciso Martínez, defined conjunto tejano style
39. A rapid movement of the dancer’s feet against a raised wooden platform, producing a percussive accompaniment to the music; an important feature of Mexican folk dance
42. Accordionist and composer, considered the father of Texas Mexican music, also known as “El huracán del valle”
43. Mexican-born vihuelist and mariachi director who was a leading promoter of mariachi music in the United States; his Mariachi Los Camperos earned widespread recognition
46. A dance in duple meter of central European origin; one of the primary genres played by conjuntos
47. (1910-1926) The period during which Porfirio Díaz was overthrown and multiple leaders, many of them from the Northern states, vied for power in Mexico
48. _____ Records, one of the first Mexican American-owned record labels, influential in recording, disseminating, and popularizing conjunto tejano
49. Canción _____, term referring to Mexican folk and folk-derived songs with simple chordal accompaniment and an operatic vocal style; it is a main element of both mariachi and conjunto repertoire
52. A person of mixed Spanish and Indian heritage; by the early twentieth century they constituted the majority of the Mexican population
55. Percussion instrument consisting of a double-headed bass drum with cymbals; a vital component of banda music
56. A portable free-reed instrument with buttons or keys on either side of a bellows; it is one of the two main instruments in conjunto music
57. Term usually referring specifically to a Sinaloa ensemble consisting of brass, woodwinds, percussions and tambora, influential in música norteña
58. The arrangement of time durations in music
59. A small five-string instrument with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi ensembles
60. A lyrical epic and narrative song form, stemming from the literary tradition of the Spanish romance, that rose to popularity with the Revolution of 1910 as a means for sharing current events

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2. Mexican singer whose dark voice and dramatic, expressive style made her the most influential female singer of ranchera
4. Seven-time president of Mexico who pursued the modernization of Mexico through foreign investment
6. Most popular and influential banda group, founded in 1937 by Cruz Lizarraga but still active today
9. Known as “El Charro Cantor,” Mexican opera singer who defined ranchera singing style
10. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
11. A meaningful or memorable succession of pitches
13. Extremely influential accordionist who added vocals to the traditional conjunto tejano, retuned the accordion, and represents the transition to a modern conjunto style
14. Los _____, Conjunto norteño who helped define modern norteño instrumental style and used corrido form to deal with social issues
16. _____ nationalism, the continual process of constructing a national identity
17. _____ nationalism, the idea that a group of people identify with and have an allegiance to the territorial nation and the state that governs it
18. _____ de Tecalitlán, Most iconic mariachi ensemble, founded in 1898 by Gaspar Vargas and still active today
22. Supergroup including accordionist Flaco Jimenez and guitarist Freddy Fender, and singer Doug Sahm, which mixed conjunto tejano with R&B and country
23. The way in which the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are woven together
25. One of the first female singers to front a conjunto tejano, known as “La Reina de la Onda Chicana” in the 1970s and 80s
26. The first and most important note of a scale, often indicated by the Roman numeral I
27. Mexican singer and actress, known in the 1940s as the mother of ranchera
30. A large six-string bass guitar with a curved arched back; a main instrument of mariachi and other Mexican folk musics
31. Mexican singer who became the most prolific and influential composer of canción ranchera
32. Led by brothers Paulino and Eloy, one of the most influential groups in conjunto tejano, known for their rich three-part vocal harmonies
33. An ensemble common on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, centered around the accordion and bajo sexto
34. Treaty of _____, it ended the U.S.-Mexican War, forcing Mexico to cede one third of its territory
35. A term referring to Mexican Americans; although it previously had negative connotations, it was reclaimed during the 1960s civil rights movement as a symbol of pride in Mexican American heritage
36. Singer, guitarist and songwriter who in the 1930s was known as the “Queen of Tejano Music”
38. Antonio López de _____, general and President of Mexico who lost or sold over half of Mexico’s territory between 1836 and 1853
40. Mexican American singer, songwriter and bandleader who composed several standards of the ranchera repertoire and contributed corridos to the Chicano Movement, earning him the title of “Father of Chicano Music”
41. the idea, most often applied to the experiences of migrants, that such experience transcends the nation-state
44. _____nationalism, a nationalism based on nature and landscape; U.S. nationalism is an example
45. _____Nationalism, an ideology applied to much Mexican art after the Revolution, including the tenets that art should have a social function, and the glorification of indigenous heritage
50. The simultaneous sounding of two or more pitches
51. Enormously popular Mexican American singer whose crossover appeal brought attention to tejano music, even before her tragic death in 1995 at the age of 23.
53. Musical tradition originating in Western Mexico, especially the state of Jalisco, with an ensemble typically consisting of trumpet, violin, vihuela, guitar, guitarrón and sometimes harp
54. _____ music, a term describing musics that are traditional, primarily disseminated through oral transmission, and usually associated with a specific rural setting or ethnic group

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2. William ____________: Leading English composer in the late 16th and early 17th c., who served under and was protected by Queen Elizabeth I
4. ____________ mass: A polyphonic mass cycle in which each movement’s tenor is based on the same melody, usually a chant or a secular song of the day, such as Du Fay’s Missa Se la face ay pale, based on his own ballade
8. System of notation and performance practice, used in the Baroque period, in which and instrumental bass line is written out and one or more players fill in the chords
10. In the early 17th c., a genre of secular, vocal chamber music consisting of solo voice plus basso continuo, intended for private performance in an aristocratic home
11. Renaissance double-reed wind instrument with a curved lower end
12. A slow, stately, duple meter dance; a favorite during the 16th c.
14. A male singer who was castrated before puberty to preserve his high vocal range, prominent in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in opera
16. 16th-century congregational hymn; Luther wrote or adapted hundreds of these
18. Jacopo ________: Italian composer, singer, and instrumentalist, associated with the Florentine Camerata, who developed the dramatic recitative style for use in opera
21. Term for the period during the late 14th to the late 16th centuries, featuring a revival of classical learning, increased interest in nature, and a more individualistic view of humanity
22. Luca ____________: Italian composer who was one of the most prolific madrigalists of the late 16th c., notable for his madrigalisms and advanced harmonic expressiveness
23. In the early 1570s, a group that met at Count Bardi’s palace in Florence, whose interest in reviving Greek tragedy led to the creation of opera
25. Heinrich ______________: Composer known primarily for his sacred works, who synthesized German and Italian styles and is considered the greatest German composer of the 17th c.
26. 16th c. reform movement that resulted in the fracturing of Western Christianity, deeply impacting music
27. A vernacular song for unaccompanied voices, with emphasis on heightening the meaning of the text, which was the most important secular genre of the 16th c.
29. Tomás Luis de ____________: Spanish singer, organist and composer who wrote only sacred music and is the most famous Spanish composer of the 16th c.
30. Also known as ground bass, a repeated bass pattern on which an entire composition is based, common primarily in Spain, Spanish America, and Italy; examples include the “lament” (a descending tetrachord) and the chaconne
32. A bass viol is also known as ______________, because it was played by setting it on the floor between the player’s legs
34. Singer, composer, and teacher who as a member of the concerto delle donne was the highest paid musician on the Medici payroll, and the most prolific female composer of her time
37. Term originally meaning a misshapen pearl and used in a derogatory way in the 18th century to describe the heavily ornamented art of the previous generation, now used to describe the style of European music between 1600-1750
38. French singer and composer, active in French, Burgundian and Italian courts, especially the court of the Duke of Ferrara, considered the greatest composer of his time and one of the greatest of the Renaissance
42. Claudio ______________: Italian composer who represents the transition from the late Renaissance to the Baroque and was the most important and innovative composer of late 16th and early 17th c. Italy
44. A lyrical piece for solo voice, either independent or forming part of an opera, oratorio, cantata or other large work.
48. A term developed in the early 17th c. to refer to the style of Renaissance polyphony, especially Palestrina’s style, as opposed to the modern monodic, concertato style
49. A lively, fast triple meter dance; usually paired with a pavane
50. A 17th c. style in which vocal works were accompanied with instruments and basso continuo
51. Renaissance brass instrument, a precursor of the trombone

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1. The musician in charge of a chapel, whether at an aristocratic court or in a church; the position involved being responsible for all musical activities, including composing new music, performing, training and managing musicians. In a court, he would often be responsible for secular as well as sacred music
3. From Italian retorno (“return”), a section of music that repeats or recurs throughout a piece; used particularly in early opera arias and in instrumental music
5. Catholic response to the Protestant Reformation, with reforms emerging from the Council of Trent that had profound impact on sacred music
6. Giovanni ____________: Italian composer and organist, who with Willaert and his uncle was the leading representative of 16th and early 17th c. Venetian music
7. Guillaume ____________: French composer and theorist whose music represents the international style of the mid-15th c, when he was the leading composer
9. Jean de ____________: Influential French singer, composer, and teacher, famous particularly for his masses, who represents the transition between older counterpoint and late 15th-c. styles
13. Term coined by the Monteverdi brothers, in response to Artusi’s criticisms of Cruda Amarilli, to describe a freer use of dissonance in the service of the text
15. Orlande de ____________: Franco-Flemish singer and composer who was the best-known and most admired composer of his time; his works include French, Italian, and German music
17. Girolamo _____________: Organist and composer, primarily known for his keyboard works, who was one of the greatest composers of keyboard music
19. Term for a dramatic musical interlude performed between the acts of a play; it is the most immediate predecessor of opera
20. A group of three female singers at the Medici court in Florence, famous for their vocal virtuosity
24. Singer and composer whose eight published collections of vocal music place her as one of the most prolific composers of vocal chamber music in the 17th c., and one of the few female composers who were able to publish
28. A work that explores the idiomatic possibilities of a solo instrument; this genre emerged in the early 17th c.
31. Singer, voice teacher, and composer whose 1602 collection Le nuove musiche exemplifies the Florentine Camerata’s experiments in monody and explains early Baroque ornamentation practice
33. A staged drama featuring continuous or nearly continuous music, which became the leading genre of the 17th and 18th c.
35. A group of instrumental dances
36. John ____________: he composed in all polyphonic genres of his time and was the most highly regarded English composer of the 15th c.
39. Giovanni Perluigi da ____________: Italian singer and composer who was able to balance polyphony with text declamation; his music became a model of 16th c. counterpoint
40. A type of vocal writing for solo voice that imitates dramatic speech; it was developed by Jacopo Peri
41. A dance of Latin American origin, usually featuring a ground bass
43. A dramatic work on a religious subject, similar in style to opera but not staged, developed in Rome in the early 17th c.
45. Adriaan ____________: Flemish composer who contributed significantly to the development of the Italian madrigal, and established Venice as one of the most influential musical centers of the 16th c.
46. In the early 17th c., a term used to describe a solo melodic line plus basso continuo, developed as a way to better deliver a dramatic or expressive text
47. Cipriano de ____________: Leading madrigalist of the mid-16th century, with innovations in harmony and texture that created a dramatic style, intensely expressive of the text

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2. Female blues and jazz singer who emulated jazz instrumental soloists and performed with the greatest jazz musicians of the day; one of her most famous songs is the controversial "Strange Fruit"
5. Also known as country rock, mixture of blues and hillbilly that was developed in the mid-1950s by white, southern stars like Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash
6. Pianist, singer and composer whose work on Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood made him the most productive and successful Tin Pan Alley composer
7. Arranger and bandleader, whose band at the Roseland Ballroom was the most important of the early big bands; his arrangements were made famous by Whiteman and Goodman's bands, among others
9. Guitarist, singer and songwriter who absorbed the country blues and transformed it into the electric Chicago blues; he was one of the most influential guitar players of all time
10. New Orleans cornetist and bandleader, famous for mentoring several prominent jazz musicians, most notably Louis Armstrong
14. 1940s style of country named after the noisy Texas dance halls in which it developed, featuring frank, realistic lyrics on harsh subjects
16. Folklorists who recorded blues and folk musicians in the field for the Library of Congress archives, helping them achieve wide exposure
17. Most common form of Tin Pan Alley songs, with an introductory verse and a refrain in AABA form
18. Mexican American guitarist, singer, songwriter, who is considered a pioneer of Latin rock due to his hit “La Bamba”
19. A highly influential blues singer who came to prominence partly as a result of recordings made by ethnographers John and Alan Lomax
21. Country singer and songwriter whose popularity began as a result of the 1927 Bristol Sessions; his “Blue Yodels” show the strong influence of the blues on his music
24. 1920s style of country, primarily based on folk ballads and fiddle tunes from the British Isles
26. Category used in the early 20th century by the recording industry for its blues, jazz and gospel records; it was replaced in 1949 by Rhythm and Blues.
27. Profoundly influential rhythm and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter who wrote many hit songs that became rock and roll standards, like “Maybellene”
30. Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, known as the “Queen of Rockabilly”, who was one of the earlier female rock ’n’ roll artists
31. Jazz pianist who switched to pop singer, putting out dozens of crossover hits; he was the most successful black recording artist of the postwar era
33. A term that emerged in 1949 to refer to all Black popular music, but specifically refers to a danceable style of the 1940s and 50s pioneered by artists like Louis Jordan; it influenced many styles such as rock ’n’ roll, soul, gospel, and jazz.
34. rhythmic pattern of Cuban origin featuring a series of eighth notes arranged in irregular groups of 2 and 3; a fundamental element of Afro-Cuban and many Latin musics
36. _________ Broadcaster, later renamed the Telecaster: Released in 1948, this was the first commercially mass-produced, solid-body electric guitar
39. Singer who was the first female superstar of country music, with songs that gave a female perspective on honky tonk themes
40. Influential popular music style that emerged in the mid-1950s as a combination of rhythm and blues, country, gospel, boogie-woogie, and swing, popular among both white and black audiences
42. Spanish bandleader, violinist and arranger who with his Waldorf Astoria Orchestra was the most famous name in Latin music during the 1930s and 1940s
43. Pianist, bandleader and composer, who is known as the most significant composer of big-band music
44. Rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist, famous for his extroverted, energetic performances; he wrote many hit songs, including “Long Tall Sally”
46. Cuban pianist and bandleader who, as the leader of the Havana Casino Orchestra, launched the Latin dance craze in the United States with his 1930 hit “El manicero” (‘The Peanut Vendor’)
50. Saxophonist, singer, and bandleader who with his Tympany Five pioneered rhythm and blues, producing over 50 crossover hits
52. An intimate, gentles style of singing facilitated by the introduction of the electric microphone and modern recording techniques
53. Damaso _________: Cuban pianist, bandleader and arranger who toured the Americas in the 1940s, popularizing the mambo

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1. Pianist, songwriter, composer and conductor who successfully combined blues and jazz into his popular and classical works
3. Singer and actor, influenced by both jazz and Italian opera, who represents the transition between big band swing and later pop trends
4. Singer, guitarist, and bandleader whose band The Comets combined western swing with rhythm and blues; their “Rock Around the Clock” from 1955 was the first international rock & roll hit
8. A widely used harmonic pattern consisting of 4 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the subdominant, 2 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the dominant and 2 measures on the tonic, used as a basis for improvisation
11. Pianist, bandleader and arranger, who developed the ideal jazz accompaniment centered around the rhythm section
12. Blues singer and guitarist who made some highly influential recordings in the 1930s; legend has it he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for guitar skills
13. Female blues and jazz singer who was the most successful black performing artist of her time before alcoholism and the Depression damaged her career; her duet with Louis Armstrong in "St. Louis Blues" is one of her most famous performances
15. Nickname for Cuban bandleader, singer, and maraca player Frank Grillo, who led the first U.S. band to use full Afro-Cuban percussion
19. Songwriting and producer team who were two of the most important songwriters of the early days of rock & roll, producing many hits for Elvis and others
20. Vocal African American folk music that can be said to be the foundation of much of American popular music
22. A technique of jazz singing in which singers use nonsense syllables to improvise melodies, imitating instrumental solos
23. ________ swing: a style of country that developed in Texas in the 1930s, which mixed traditional fiddle tunes and Mexican and Hawaiian influences with big band swing
25. New Orleans cornetist, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz improvisation and who was equally influential as an instrumentalist and as a singer
28. Clarinetist and bandleader who brought swing to national attention; his Quartet was the first well-known integrated band to perform live
29. Folk-derived popular music that developed in the Southeast U.S., influenced by Irish and Celtic fiddle tunes, traditional ballads, gospel, cowboy songs, and the blues, with lyrics that traditionally celebrate rural, working-class culture
32. Profoundly influential singer, guitarist and actor whose uninhibited, sexually charged performances helped to popularize rock & roll among national and international audiences
35. Rhythm and blues singer, known as “Miss Rhythm”, who was the most popular black female vocalist of the early 1950s
36. Rhythm and blues singer, pianist, and songwriter, who was the second biggest-selling artist of the 1950s, with hits such as “Blueberry Hill”
37. Singer, guitarist, songwriter who combined traditional rural country, blues, gospel, honky-tonk with heartfelt, relatable lyrics
38. Rhythm and blues singer, drummer, and harmonica player who scored a national hit with “Hound Dog” in 1953
41. The ______ Family: Influential country music artists, originally including A.P., his wife Sara and her sister Maybelle, whose repertory of traditional songs, ballads and hymns became country standards
45. 1940s style of country that showcases virtuosic banjo and fiddle players
47. Best known American bandleader, most famous for commissioning and performing symphonic jazz standards like Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
48. 1940s Latin dance genre, derived from the Cuban son and danzón with the influence of swing; Pérez Prado popularized it throughout the Americas
49. The flexible approach to rhythm that is one of the main features of jazz; also a 1930s style of jazz performed by big bands
51. Musical tradition that developed in the early 20th century, primarily in New Orleans, by African Americans, based on the blues and centered around the ideas of improvisation, syncopation, and swing

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2. (n.) a set of television programme that have the same characters or deal with the some subject
4. (n. phr) the clothes worn by actors in a play or film, which are exaggerated in order to attract attention or create special effect
5. (n.) a particular attitude towards something, or a way of thinking about something
7. (n.) the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, concert, someone speaking, etc., or the people who watch, read or listen to the same thing
8. (n.)a container that you put waste in
10. (n.) a film or a television programme in which drawings of people and animals seem to move
13. (n.) the ability that a scriptwriter possesses to notice and understand what people or situations are really like
15. (n.)a cloth bag which is filled with soft material and is used especially on chairs or sofas for sitting or leaning on
16. (n.) the art or process of making films/movies
17. (n.) a classification of film which states that the film is not suitable for children to watch without an adult because of slightly sexual or violent scenes
18. (n.) a story, film, etc. that is based on imagination but not facts
21. (n.)a piece of furniture with shelved for keeping books on
22. (n.) the words that are written for a film, including instructions for how it is to be acted and filmed
26. (adj.) (of a furniture and buildings) old and in poor condition
28. (n.) a series of short parts from a film, shown in advance to advertise it
29. (n.)a door, gate etc. by which you can enter building
32. (n.)the outside part of the roof of a building
34. (adj.) (especially of a room or building) having a lot of space
35. (n.) a person who is in charge of a show /play/film and tells the actors how to play their parts
36. (n.) a small object used by actors during the performance of a play or in a film
39. (n.) the general environment of the raised area in a threatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform
42. (n.) the main subject of something such as a talk, piece of writing or work of art
44. (n.)a machine that carries people or goods from one floor of a building to another
48. (adj.) a confined space is so small that you cannot move around in it freely
49. (n.) a story of film with an exciting plot, especially one about crime or spying
51. (n.) a book, film, play, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one
53. (n.) a type of film that is designed to frighten people
54. (n.) a play or film in which part or all of the story is told by songs and often dancing
56. (n.)a computer with keyboard, screen and main processing unit which is small enough to fix on top of a desk
59. (n.)a piece of cloth that is hung to cover a window
62. (n.)a security system of televising by cable to designated viewing sets that is used in many buildings to protect them from crime
64. (adj.) an airy room has plenty of fresh air
70. (n.) a television programme about ordinary people who are filmed in real situations, rather than actors
71. (adj.) a comfortable room or building is pleasant to spend time in
73. (n.)a part of a computer with s screen, on which you can see pictures or information
74. (n.) a play or film about death or suffering with a sad ending
75. (n.)spoons, forks and knives which are used for eating food
76. (n.) a machine that makes the air in a room or building cooler or drier

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1. (n.) a very successful film
3. (n.) a light with a single, very bright beam that can be directed at a particular place or person
6. (adj.) calm and quiet; free from disturbance
9. (n.) the act of performing music and singing in public area so that people passing by will give money
10. (n.) a film that has a lot of exciting action and adventure
11. (adj.) lacking the necessary tools or equipment to do something quaint (adj.) interesting and attractive because of its old-fashioned quality cramped (adj.) small and crowded
12. (n.) words shown at the bottom of a film to translate or explain what is being said by the actors
14. (n.) a television programme that shows sporting events, usually with commentator describing the event while it is happening
19. (n.) a type of film that is based on imaged future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets
20. (n.)a bar or frame for hanging towels
23. (n.) a time when all the people in a play, concert, etc. practice in order or prepare for a performance
24. (n.)a piece of furniture with doors and shelves that is used for storing things or displaying attractive items
25. (adj.) a badly-ventilated room has an unpleasant smell because of the lock of fresh air
27. (adj./adv) behind the stage in a theatre where the actors and artists get ready and wait to perform or where equipment is kept
30. (n.) a large piece of cloth with buildings, countryside etc. painted on it that is hung behind the stage in a theatre as part of the scenery
31. (n.) a person who performs in a play or film
33. (n.) a system for reproducing sound using several speakers placed around the person listening to produce a more realistic sound
37. (n.)a comfortable piece of furniture for two or more people to sit on
38. (n.) a building or an outdoor area with a stage where plays and similar types of entertainment are performed
40. (n.) a television programme in which people play games or answer question to win prizes
41. (n.) a main film with a story, rather than a documentary
43. (adj.) using new styles that are different from the styles of the past
45. (n.)a set of stairs inside or outside a building
46. (n.)the upper interior surface of room
47. (n.) a story, film or play about a murder or a crime, in which crimes and strange events are only explained at the end
50. (n.) a person who performs in a play or film
52. (n.) a film or a television programme which gives facts and detailed information about a particular subject
55. (n.) all the music, speech and sounds that are recorded for a film
57. (n.) an unusual piece of action, an image, a sound or on entertainment on stage, created by using particular equipment
58. (n.) a large group of people who play classical music with various musical instruments together, led by a conductor
60. (n.) a play, film or television which is intended to be funny and make people laugh
61. (n.)a metal container filled with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires
63. (n.) a regular programme on television that shows the same characters in different amusing situations
65. (n.) an informal television programme in which famous people are asked to questions about themselves and their work
66. (adj.) perfectly clean and tidy without any dirt
67. (n.) a person who tells a story, especially in a play or film
68. (n.)a long narrow passage in a building
69. (n.) a story about the daily lives, relationship and problems of a group of people which is broadcast every day or several times a week on television
72. (adj.) making you feel more calm and relaxed

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1. (n.) the outside part of the roof of a building
4. (n.) a person who performs in a play or film
5. (adj.) (of a house or room) containing furniture
9. (adj.) a confined space is so small that you cannot move around in it freely
10. (n.) a television programme in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes
12. (n.) a set of television programmes that have the same characters or deal with the same subject
14. (adj.) (especially of a room or building) having a lot of space
16. (n.) the main subject of something such as a talk, piece of writing or work of art
17. (n.)a system for reproducing sound using several speakers placed around the person listening to produce a more realistic sound
20. (adj.) lacking the necessary tools or equipment to do something
21. (n.) a story about the daily lives, relationships and a group of people which is broadcast every day or several times a week on television
23. (n.) the upper interior surface of a room
24. (adj.) a badly-ventilated room has an unpleasant smell because of the lack of fresh air
25. (n.)a very successful film
29. (n.)a book, film, play, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one
33. (n.) spoons, forks and knives which are used for eating food
35. (adj.) perfectly clean and tidy without any dirt
39. (n.) a regular programme on television that shows the same characters in different amusing situations
41. (n.) a building or an outdoor area with a stage where plays and similar types of entertainment are performed
43. (n.) a piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on
44. (n.) a series of short parts from a film, shown in advance to advertise it
46. (n.) a machine that carries people or goods from one floor of a building to another
47. (n.) a story, film, etc. that is based on imagination but not facts
50. (n.) a machine that makes the air in a room or building cooler and drier
51. (n.) a film that has a lot of exciting action and adventure
52. (adj.) interesting and attractive because of its old-fashioned quality
55. (n.)the act of performing music and singing in a public area so that people passing by will give money
56. (n.)a story or film with an exciting plot, especially one about crime or spying
57. (n.) a play, film or television programme which is intended to be funny and make people laugh
58. (n.) a story about a love a�air
61. (n.)a play or film about death or su�ering with a sad ending
63. (n.) the words that are written for a film, including instructions for how it is to be acted and filmed
64. (n.) a set of stairs inside or outside a building
65. (n.) a time when all the people in a play, concert, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance
67. (n.) a film or a television programme in which drawings of people and animals seem to move
70. (n.) the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, concert, someone speaking, etc., or the people who watch, read or listen to the same thing
71. (n.) a metal container filled with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires
74. (n.) a television programme that shows sporting events,usually with a commentator describing the event while it is happening
76. (adj.) a comfortable room or building is pleasant to spend time in
77. (n.) a bar or frame for hanging towels

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2. (n.)a classification of film which states that the film is not suitable for children to watch without an adult because of slightly sexual or violent scenes
3. (n.) a person who performs in a play or film
6. (n.)a large group of people who play classical music with various musical instruments together , led by a conductor
7. (n.) a person who is in charge of a show/play/film and tells the actors how to play their parts
8. (n.) a computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit which is small enough to fit on top of a desk
9. (n.) a comfortable piece of furniture for two or more people to sit on
11. (n.) a person who tells a story, especially in a play or film
13. (n.) a container that you put waste in
15. (adj.) small and crowded
18. (n.) a play or film in which part or all of the story is told by songs and often dancing
19. (n.) a piece of furniture with doors and shelves that is used for storing things or displaying attractive items
22. (adj.) calm and quiet; free from disturbance
26. (n.) an unusual piece of action, an image, a sound or an entertainment on stage, created by using particular equipment
27. (adj.) (of furniture and buildings) old and in poor condition
28. (n.) a security system of televising by cable to designated viewing sets that is used in many buildings to protect them from crime
30. (n.) a part of a computer with a screen, on which you can see pictures or information
31. (n.) a main film with a story, rather than a
32. (n.) a cloth bag which is filled with soft material and is used especially on chairs or sofas for sitting or leaning on
33. (n.) the art or process of making films/movies
34. (n.) a type of film that is based on imagined future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets
36. (adj.) making you feel more calm and relaxed
37. (n.) a type of film that is designed to frighten people
38. (n.) the ability that a scriptwriter possesses to notice and understand what people or situations are really like
40. (n.) a large piece of cloth with buildings, countryside, etc. painted on it that is hung behind the stage in a theatre as part of the scenery
42. (n.) a door , gate, etc. by which you can enter a building
45. (adj. / adv .) behind the stage in a theatre where the actors and artists get ready and wait to perform or where equipment is kept
48. (n.) all the music, speech and sounds that are recorded for a film
49. (adj.) using new styles that are di�erent from the styles of the past
53. (n. phr .) the clothes worn by actors in a play or film, which are exaggerated in order to attract attention or create a special e�ffect
54. (n.) a film or a television programme which gives facts and detailed information about a particular subject
59. (n.) a long narrow passage in a building
60. (n.) a television programme about ordinary people who are filmed in real situations, rather than actors
61. (n.) an informal television programme in which famous people are asked questions about themselves and their work
62. (n.) a light with a single, very bright beam that can be directed at a particular place or person stage setting (n.) the general environment of the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform
66. (n.) words shown at the bottom of a film to translate or explain what is being said by the actors
68. (n.) a particular attitude towards something, or a way of thinking about something
69. (n.) a piece of cloth that is hung to cover a window
72. (n.) a story, film or play about a murder or a crime, in which crimes and strange events are only explained at the end
73. (adj.) an airy room has plenty of fresh air
75. (n.) a small object used by actors during the performance of a play or in a film

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2. Zouk is fast, carnival-like hythmic music, from the Creole slang word for ‘party,’ originating in the Carribean Islands of Guadaloupe and Martinique and popularized in the 1980’s. It has a pulsating beat supplied by the gwo ka and tambour bele drums, a tibwa rhythmic pattern played on the rim of the snare drum and its hi-hat, rhythm guitar, a horn section, and keyboard synthesizers.
3. - a popular musical genre from Salvador, Bahia, and Brazil. It fuses the AfroCaribbean styles of the marcha, reggae, and calypso.
5. horn - one type of horn made from the horn of the kudu antelope.
6. - found throughout the continent may be made of wood or other materials. Short pieces of horn serve as whistles, often with a short tube inserted into the mouthpiece. Clay can be molded into whistles of many shapes and forms and then baked. Pottery whistles are sometimes shaped in the form of a head, similar to the Aztec whistles of Central America and Mexico.
9. drum - a hollow percussion instrument. Although known as a drum, it is not a true drum but is an idiophone.
10. - a hand percussion instrument whose sound is produced by scraping the notches on a piece of wood (sometimes elaborately carved) with a stick, creating a series of rattling effects.
11. - made of seashells, tin, basketry, animal hoofs, horn, wood, metal bells, cocoons, palm kernels, or tortoise shells. These rattling vessels may range from single to several objects that are either joined or suspended in such a way as they hit each other.
13. Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian dance music. It comprises various musical genres including the Cuban son montuno, guaracha, chachacha, mambo and bolero.
14. a modern Trinidadian and Tobago pop music combining “soul” and “calypso” music.
17. bow - the ancestor of all string instruments. It is the oldest and one of the most widely-used string instruments of Africa.
18. Kon - These are slit gongs used to communicate between villages. They were carved out of wood to resemble ancestors and had a “slit opening” at the bottom.
19. percussion - Africans frequently use their bodies as musical instruments. Aside from their voices, where many of them are superb singers, the body also serves as a drum as people clap their hands, slap their thighs, pound their upper arms or chests, or shuffle their feet.
21. consist of cane pipes of different lengths tied in a row or in a bundle held together by wax or cord, and generally closed at the bottom. They are blown across the top, each providing a different note.
24. (Akpala) Apala- a musical genre from Nigeria in the Yoruba tribal style to wake up the worshippers after fasting during the Muslim holy feast of Ramadan. Percussion instrumentation includes the rattle(sekere), thumb piano(agidigbo), bell (agogo), and two or three talking drums.
25. The thumb piano or finger xylophone is of African origin and is used throughout the continent.
30. - a type of gourd and shell megaphonefrom West Africa, consisting of a dried gourd with beads woven into a net covering the gourd.
31. - made of wood, metal, animal horns, elephant tusks, and gourds with skins from snakes, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and animal hide as ornaments to the instrument.
34. a hard and fast percussive Zimbabwean dance music played on drums with guitar accompaniment, influenced by mbira-based guitar styles.
35. music that was a popular music genre of the 1950’s and 1960’s. It originated in the United States. It combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz. The catchy rhythms are accompanied by handclaps and extemporaneous body moves which are among its important features. Other characteristics include “call and response” between the soloist and the chorus, and an especially tense and powerful vocal sound.
36. - a West African xylophone. It is a pitched percussion instrument with bars made from logs or bamboo.
38. and response- a succession of two distinct musical phrases usually rendered by different musicians, where the second phrase acts as a direct commentary on or response to the first.
39. - found almost everywhere in Africa, are commonly made from elephant tusks and animal horns. With their varied attractive shapes, these instruments are end-blown or side-blown and range in size from the small signal whistle of the southern cattle herders to the large ivory horns of the tribal chiefs of the interior. One trumpet variety, the wooden trumpet, may be simple or artistically carved, sometimes resembling a crocodile’s head
40. a popular form of South African music featuring a lively and uninhibited variation of the jitterbug, a form of swing dance.

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1. pipes - There are single-reed pipes made from hollow guinea corn or sorghum stems, where the reed is a flap partially cut from the stem near one end. It is the vibration of this reed that causes the air within the hollow instrument to vibrate, thus creating the sound.
2. - an African fiddle played with a bow, a small wooden stick, or plucked with the fingers. It has one or two strings, made of steel or bicycle brake wire. It is from Sub-Saharan Africa. It is also known by the namestzetze and dzendze, izeze and endingidi; and on Madagascar is called lokanga (or lokango) voatavo.
4. originating from the Arabic states, is shaped like the modern guitar and played in similar fashion. It has a resonating body, a neck, and one or more strings which stretch across the length of its body and neck.
5. Kwassa- a dance style begun in Zaire in the late 1980’s, popularized by Kanda Bongo Man. In this dance style, the hips move back and forth while the arms move following the hips.
7. normally associated with a deeply religious person, refers here to a Negro spiritual, a song form by African migrants to America who became enslaved by its white communities.
8. first surfaced in the African state of Pernambuco, combining the strong rhythms of African percussion instruments with Portuguese melodies. The maracatu groups were called “nacoes” (nations) who paraded with a drumming ensemble numbering up to 100, accompanied by a singer, chorus, and a coterie of dancers.
12. a South African three-chord township music of the 1930s-1960s which evolved into African Jazz. Possessing a keyboard style combining American jazz, ragtime and blues with African roots, it is characterized by simple chords in varying vamping patterns and repetitive harmony over an extended period of time to allow the dancers more time on the dance floor.
15. - a stringed instrument with varying sizes and shapes whose strings are stretched along its body. Among the types of African zither are the raft or Inanga zither from Burundi, the tubular or Valiha zither from Malagasy, and the harp or Mvet zither from Cameroon.
16. - Africa's most sophisticated harp, while also having features similar to a lute. Its body is made from a gourd or calabash. A support for the bridge is set across the opening and covered with a skin that is held in place with studs. The leather rings around the neck are used to tighten the 21 strings that give the instrument a range of over three octaves. Thekora is held upright and played with the fingers.
20. - widely used throughout Africa and either vertical or side-blown. They are usually fashioned from a single tube closed at one end and blown like a bottle.
22. Afrobeat- a term used to describe the fusion of West African with black American music
23. basic underlying rhythm that typifies most Brazilian music. It is a lively and rhythmical dance and music with three steps to every bar, making the Samba feel like a timed dance. There is a set of dances—rather than a single dance—that define the Samba dancing scene in Brazil. Thus, no one dance can be claimed with certainty as the “original” Samba style.
26. - a single bell or multiple bells that had its origins in traditional Yoruba music and also in the samba baterias (percussion) ensembles. The agogo may be called “the oldest samba instrument based on West African Yoruba single or double bells.” It has the highest pitch of any of the bateria instruments.
27. - The West Africandjembe (pronounced zhem-bay) is one of the best-known African drums is. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.
28. a Jamaican sound dominated by bass guitar and drums. It refers to a particular music style that was strongly influenced by traditional mento and calypso music, as well as American jazz, and rhythm and blues. The most recognizable musical elements of reggae are its offbeat rhythm and staccato chords.
29. a popular music style from Nigeria that relies on the traditional Yoruba rhythms, where the instruments in Juju are more Western in origin. A drum kit, keyboard, pedal steel guitar, and accordion are used along with the traditional dun-dun (talking drum or squeeze drum).
32. drum - used to send messages to announce births, deaths, marriages, sporting events, dances, initiation, or war. Sometimes it may also contain gossip or jokes. It is believed that the drums can carry direct messages to the spirits after the death of a loved one.
33. a large wooden drum that is rope-tuned, complemented by the tarol which is a shallow snare drum and the caixa-de-guerra which is a war-like snare.
36. a musical form of the late 19th century that has had deep roots in AfricanAmerican communities. These communities are located in the so-called “Deep South” of the United States. The slaves and their descendants used to sing as they worked in the cotton and vegetable fields.
37. Muslim music performed often as a wake-up call for early breakfast and prayers during Ramadan celebrations. Relying on pre-arranged music, it fuses the African and European music styles with particular usage of the natural harmonic series.

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3. Also known as country rock, mixture of blues and hillbilly that was developed in the mid-1950s by white, southern stars like Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash
5. An early 20th-century, composed piano music featuring consistent syncopation of the melody against a steady duple meter
10. Jazz pianist who switched to pop singer, putting out dozens of crossover hits; he was the most successful black recording artist of the postwar era
12. A “catchy” or otherwise memorable musical phrase or pattern
14. Saxophonist, singer, and bandleader who with his Tympany Five pioneered rhythm and blues, producing over 50 crossover hits
16. The system of harmony based on the major and minor scales, in which harmonies move away from and then return to the tonic
17. Blues singer who made some highly influential recordings in the 1930s; legend has it he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for guitar skills
18. _______ song: 19th-century sentimental popular song, meant for middle-class consumers; Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer” is an example.
19. A term that emerged in 1949 to refer to all black popular music, but specifically refers to a danceable style of the 1940s and 50s pioneered by artists like Louis Jordan; it influenced many styles such as rock n roll, soul, gospel, and jazz.
23. 19th-century composer of popular songs who sought to raise the status of minstrel songs; he was the first American composer to live solely from his compositions.
25. Rhythm and blues singer, drummer, and harmonica player who scored a national hit with “Hound Dog” in 1953
27. Rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist, famous for his extroverted, energetic performances; he wrote many hit songs, including “Long Tall Sally”
28. Musical tradition that developed in the early 20th century, primarily in New Orleans, by African Americans, based on the blues and centered around the ideas of improvisation, syncopation, and swing
29. The flexible approach to rhythm that is one of the main features of jazz; also a 1930s style of jazz performed by big bands
33. Country singer and songwriter whose popularity began as a result of the 1927 Bristol Sessions; his “Blue Yodels” show the strong influence of the blues on his music
35. Influential popular music style that emerged in the mid-1950s as a combination of rhythm and blues, country, gospel, boogie-woogie, and swing, popular among both white and black audiences
36. _____ music, a term describing musics that are disseminated through media such as radio, records, TV, film or electronic files, subject to an aesthetic of innovation and mass appeal, and associated with the urban middle and lower classes
39. 1940s style of country named after the noisy Texas dance halls in which it developed, featuring frank, realistic lyrics on harsh subjects
40. Vocal African American folk music that can be said to be the foundation of much of American popular music
41. Spanish bandleader, violinist and arranger who with his Waldorf Astoria Orchestra was the most famous name in Latin music during the 1930s and 1940s
44. Female blues and jazz singer who was the most successful black performing artist of her time before alcoholism and the Depression damaged her career; her duet with Louis Armstrong in "St. Louis Blues" is one of her most famous performances
45. Rhythm and blues singer, pianist, and songwriter, who was the second biggest-selling artist of the 1950s, with hits such as “Blueberry Hill”
46. Female blues and jazz singer who emulated jazz instrumental soloists and performed with the greatest jazz musicians of the day; one of her most famous songs is the controversial "Strange Fruit"
49. Damaso _________: Cuban pianist, bandleader and arranger who toured the Americas in the 1940s, popularizing the mambo
52. Narrative, strophic folk song usually sung by a solo voice with or without accompaniment, dealing with dramatic or tragic events
53. Category used in the early 20th century by the recording industry for its blues, jazz and gospel records; it was replaced in 1949 by Rhythm and Blues.
55. Profoundly influential rhythm and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter who wrote many hit songs that became rock and roll standards, like “Maybellene”
59. Arranger and bandleader, whose band at the Roseland Ballroom was the most important of the early big bands; his arrangements were made famous by Whiteman and Goodman's bands, among others
60. _________ Broadcaster, later renamed the Telecaster: Released in 1948, this was the first commercially mass-produced, solid-body electric guitar
61. The way that music is disseminated from person to person
62. New Orleans cornetist, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz improvisation and who was equally influential as an instrumentalist and as a singer
66. ______ show: 19th-century variety show featuring white (and later, black) performers in blackface makeup; in spite of their overt racism, these shows can be said to be the first nationwide popular culture phenomenon and provided professional opportunities for African American performers
67. The simultaneous sounding of two or more pitches
69. Singer who was the first female superstar of country music, with songs that gave a female perspective on honky tonk themes
70. A type of performance in which the music is created as it is being performed
71. An intimate, gentles style of singing facilitated by the introduction of the electric microphone and modern recording techniques
73. Mexican American guitarist, singer, songwriter, who is considered a pioneer of Latin rock due to his hit “La Bamba”
74. 1920s style of country, primarily based on folk ballads and fiddle tunes from the British Isles

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1. A practice in which a solo alternates with a chorus or ensemble; it is a feature of African and African American musics
2. Best known American bandleader, most famous for commissioning and performing symphonic jazz standards like Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
4. New Orleans cornetist and bandleader, famous for mentoring several prominent jazz musicians, most notably Louis Armstrong
6. Term describing the popular music publishing industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with publishing houses centered on 28th Street in New York City; it focused on producing hits for an urban market
7. _____ music, a term describing musics that are traditional, primarily disseminated through oral transmission, and usually associated with a specific rural setting or ethnic group
8. Pianist, singer and composer whose work on Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood made him the most productive and successful Tin Pan Alley composer
9. Pianist and composer whose works, such as "Maple Leaf Rag," defined ragtime
11. Folk-derived popular music that developed in the Southeast U.S., influenced by Irish and Celtic fiddle tunes, traditional ballads, gospel, cowboy songs, and the blues, with lyrics that traditionally celebrate rural, working-class culture
13. Pianist, bandleader and arranger, who developed the ideal jazz accompaniment centered around the rhythm section
15. Folklorists who recorded blues and folk musicians in the field for the Library of Congress archives, helping them achieve wide exposure
20. Pianist, songwriter, composer and conductor who successfully combined blues and jazz into his popular and classical works
21. A social construct distinguishing one group of humans from another on the basis of shared cultural heritage, ancestry, language, history, and or culture; it has largely replaced the now outdated concept of race
22. A simple, repeating melodic idea or pattern designed to generate rhythmic momentum, typically played by the horns or the piano in a jazz ensemble, or by an electric guitar in a rock n roll contex
24. A highly influential blues singer who came to prominence partly as a result of recordings made by ethnographers John and Alan Lomax
26. Songwriting and producer team who were two of the most important songwriters of the early days of rock & roll, producing many hits for Elvis and others
30. rhythmic pattern of Cuban origin featuring a series of eighth notes arranged in irregular groups of 2 and 3; a fundamental element of Afro-Cuban musics
31. A widely used harmonic pattern consisting of 4 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the subdominant, 2 measures on the tonic, 2 measures on the dominant and 2 measures on the tonic, used as a basis for improvisation
32. 1940s style of country that showcases virtuosic banjo and fiddle players
34. Cuban pianist and bandleader who, as the leader of the Havana Casino Orchestra, launched the Latin dance craze in the United States with his 1930 hit “El manicero” (‘The Peanut Vendor’)
37. Guitarist, singer and songwriter who absorbed the rural blues and transformed it into the electric Chicago blues; he was one of the most influential guitar players of all time
38. Rhythm and blues singer, known as “Miss Rhythm”, who was the most popular black female vocalist of the early 1950s
42. Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, known as the “Queen of Rockabilly”, who was one of the earlier female rock ’n’ roll artists
43. Singer, guitarist, and bandleader whose band The Comets combined western swing with rhythm and blues; their “Rock Around the Clock” from 1955 was the first international rock & roll hit
47. 1940s Latin dance genre, derived from the Cuban son and danzón with the influence of swing; Pérez Prado popularized it throughout the Americas
48. A technique of jazz singing in which singers use nonsense syllables to improvise melodies, imitating instrumental solos
50. Pianist, bandleader and composer, who is known as the most significant composer of big-band music
51. The ______ Family: Influential country music artists, originally including A.P., his wife Sara and her sister Maybelle, whose repertory of traditional songs, ballads and hymns became country standards
54. Profoundly influential singer, guitarist and actor whose uninhibited, sexually charged performances helped to popularize rock & roll among national and international audiences
56. Most common form of Tin Pan Alley songs, with an introductory verse and a refrain in AABA form
57. Clarinetist and bandleader who brought swing to national attention; his Quartet was the first well-known integrated band to perform live
58. Singer, guitarist, songwriter who combined traditional rural country, blues, gospel, honky-tonk with heartfelt, relatable lyrics
59. Singer and actor, influenced by both jazz and Italian opera, who represents the transition between big band swing and later pop trends
63. The arrangement of time durations in music
64. Song form in which multiple verses are set to the same music
65. Nickname for Cuban bandleader, singer, and maraca player Frank Grillo, who led the first U.S. band to use full Afro-Cuban percussion
68. ________ swing: a style of country that developed in Texas in the 1930s, which mixed traditional fiddle tunes and Mexican and Hawaiian influences with big band swing
72. A succession of pitches that has an organized and recognizable shape