Voices and Musical Instruments
Across
- 2. the lowest male voice type, providing the bass lines in choral and vocal music
- 4. a string instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper sound, often playing inner harmonies in ensembles
- 8. a large string instrument played seated, known for its rich, warm tones
- 9. a small, high-pitched string instrument played with a bow, often playing melodies
- 10. the largest brass instrument, providing the bass foundation in brass bands and orchestras, known for its deep, resonant sound
- 12. a small, metal percussion instrument shaped like a triangle, producing a bright, ringing tone when struck
- 14. a large double-reed woodwind instrument with a deep, reedy sound, playing bass lines in ensembles
- 15. a single-reed woodwind instrument with a smooth, versatile sound
- 16. the highest female voice type, often singing melody lines in choirs and operas
- 17. a brass instrument with a circular shape and a mellow, rounded tone
- 19. the largest string instrument in the orchestra, providing the bass line, and played either with a bow or plucked
- 21. a double-reed woodwind instrument known for its distinctive, piercing sound, often used to tune orchestras
- 22. a high male voice type, singing melodies and harmonies in choirs and operas
Down
- 1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars and resonators, producing a warm, melodic sound
- 3. an instrument made of metal that uses a single reed, available in various sizes, known for its expressive sound in jazz and classical music
- 5. music performed without instrumental accompaniment, relying solely on vocal harmonies
- 6. a woodwind instrument made of metal or wood, producing sound by blowing across a hole, known for its light, airy tone
- 7. large, tunable drums that produce definite pitches, by adjusting the tightness of the membrane to change the pitch
- 11. a brass instrument with a slide mechanism, allowing for a wide range of pitches and a smooth, rich sound
- 13. a high-pitched brass instrument with a bright, powerful tone
- 15. a group of singers who perform together
- 18. a group of singers who perform together, often in harmony, typically in an organised setting
- 19. a general term for a variety of percussion instruments that produce sound by being struck
- 20. the lower female voice type, singing harmonies in choral music