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- 2. Gradual increase in volume, often marked in music scores
- 7. Iconic rock band known for "Stairway to Heaven"
- 9. The highest male vocal range, often featured in opera
- 12. Handheld instrument with metal jingles, shaken or struck
- 14. American rock band famous for hits like "Sweet Child O' Mine"
- 16. Music genre that often includes acoustic instruments and storytelling
- 19. Device that converts electrical signals into sound
- 21. Italian musical term indicating a gradual decrease in volume
- 22. A popular music streaming service
- 24. Drummer for the Beatles, known for his steady rhythms
- 27. Musical term indicating the end of a piece
- 30. Genre known for large-scale orchestral compositions
- 31. Genre often associated with Western and cowboy culture
- 33. Woodwind instrument with a single reed, used in classical and jazz
- 36. Surname of the jazz legend who sang "What a Wonderful World"
- 40. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll," famous for "Hound Dog"
- 42. Surname of the pop star known for "Love Story" and "Blank Space"
- 45. First name of the composer who wrote the Ninth Symphony
- 46. Genre that blends rhythmic speech and beats, originating from the Bronx
- 48. First name of the "King of Pop," known for "Thriller
- 49. Short for a keyboard instrument that generates sound electronically
- 50. Handheld percussion instruments, commonly used in Latin music
- 53. Scandinavian country home to the pop group ABBA
- 55. A popular music competition show
- 57. Abbreviation for a genre characterized by electronic dance beats
- 62. Fab Four from Liverpool who revolutionized rock music in the 60s
- 64. Music genre known for its rebellious attitude and fast-paced songs
- 65. This electronic music genre originated in Detroit in the 1980s
- 66. Abbreviation for a major music awards show held annually in the US
- 67. Iconic music festival held in the UK, known for its mud
- 69. Brazilian musical genre and dance style with African roots
- 70. Genre with roots in African-American gospel and blues
- 71. Annual music and arts festival held in Tennessee
- 72. Large outdoor event featuring multiple musical performances
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- 1. Device used to play compact discs
- 3. Device used on audio mixing consoles to adjust volume levels
- 4. Renowned Spanish tenor known for his role in "Three Tenors"
- 5. Six-stringed instrument, central to rock and folk genres
- 6. Birthplace of jazz, known for its vibrant music scene
- 8. Lead vocalist of the Irish rock band
- 10. Device used to receive broadcast audio signals
- 11. This music genre is characterized by its catchy melodies and widespread appeal
- 13. Music genre known for its expressive and often confessional lyrics
- 15. Highest female vocal range, prominent in opera and choir
- 16. First name of the Romantic composer Chopin
- 17. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop," known for hits like "Like a Virgin"
- 18. British band known for the song "We Will Rock You"
- 20. Genre that often features rhythmic speech set to beats, originating in the Bronx
- 23. 90s boy band famous for the hit "I Want It That Way"
- 24. Musical symbol indicating silence for a specified duration
- 25. Percussion instrument that comes in various forms like snare and bass
- 26. Rapper known for hits like "Lose Yourself" and "Stan"
- 28. Plucked string instrument with a neck and a deep round back
- 29. Traditional sailors' song, recently popularized on social media
- 32. Device used by DJs to play and manipulate vinyl records
- 34. Music genre that originated in Jamaica
- 35. Basic symbol in music notation indicating pitch and duration
- 37. Prestigious accolade bestowed by the Recording Academy
- 38. Genre known for upbeat, catchy rhythms and danceable tunes
- 39. The largest brass instrument, providing deep, resonant sounds
- 41. Composer of "The Four Seasons," known for his Baroque style
- 43. Canadian rapper known for hits like "God’s Plan"
- 44. British singer-songwriter known for "Shape of You" and "Perfect"
- 47. Large keyboard instrument, essential in both classical and jazz music
- 51. Genre often characterized by electric guitar and strong beats
- 52. This instrument, also known as a fiddle, is essential in both classical and folk music
- 54. First name of the prodigious composer Mozart
- 56. Genre that features improvisation and originated in New Orleans
- 58. Genre known for loud, fast tempos and aggressive lyrics
- 59. Apple’s handheld device that revolutionized portable music
- 60. Renowned Italian tenor known for his powerful operatic voice
- 61. First name of the composer Tchaikovsky, known for "Nutcracker"
- 63. 80s pop duo known for "Last Christmas" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"
- 68. Composer of "Symphony No. 9" and other classical masterpieces