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5. Section connecting parts of a song.
6. Jazz singer known as the “First Lady of Song.”
7. Simple percussion instrument with a bright tone.
8. Section that tells the story in lyrics.
13. Beatle and prolific songwriter.
15. The Doors’ poetic and rebellious frontman.
16. Rock band formed by Dave Grohl.
17. Keyboard instrument used across genres.
19. Rock band blending rap and metal.
22. Interval between one note and its double frequency.
24. The most mainstream and accessible genre.
26. Genre-blending icon known for “Purple Rain.”
27. Vocal powerhouse behind “I Will Always Love You.”
29. Sequence of notes in order.
31. Fast, rebellious rock style.
34. Rapper and singer known for “Say So.”
36. Percussion instrument shaken for rhythm.
37. Reggae legend and peace advocate.
38. Groove-based genre emphasizing rhythm.
39. Pop-funk artist behind “Uptown Funk.”
43. The pattern of beats in music.
48. Composer of the “Fifth Symphony.”
49. The ending section of a song.
53. Canadian rapper-singer behind “God’s Plan.”
55. Genre built on electric guitars and rhythm.
56. Elegant string instrument played by plucking.
57. Country legend known as “The Man in Black.”
58. Rapper-singer known for “Circles.”
61. Rhythmic spoken-word style over beats.
62. Piano legend behind “Rocket Man.”
64. Dark pop singer known for whispery vocals.
67. Motown genius behind “Superstition.”
69. Pop diva with powerhouse vocals.
71. Indie rock band with “Do I Wanna Know?”
73. Composer of “The Nutcracker.”
74. Repeated section of a song.
75. R&B singer known for “Location.”
77. Dance music of the 1970s.
79. Hard rock band known for “Back in Black.”
81. Guitar legend known for his electric style.
84. Jazz legend and bandleader.
86. Puerto Rican reggaeton and trap star.
87. Global pop star and business mogul.
89. The main tune of a song.
90. Brass instrument with a slide.
92. Religious music with powerful vocals.
93. Subgenre of electronic dance music.
97. Emotional music rooted in African American history.
98. Electronic genre with repetitive beats.
99. The Queen of Soul.
100. Musical term meaning “soft.”
101. Gradual increase in loudness.
104. Charismatic frontman of Queen.
106. Singer and flutist promoting self-love and confidence.
109. Genre with storytelling and twang.
112. Jazz trumpeter and vocalist.
113. String instrument used in classical and folk music.
114. Short for Imagine Dragons, pop-rock band.
115. Peace advocate and co-founder of The Beatles.
116. Keyboard instrument often used in churches.
117. How high or low a note sounds.
121. Classical composer of “The Magic Flute.”
125. British singer-songwriter with acoustic hits.
126. Small string instrument from Hawaii.
128. Rock band behind “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
130. Soulful singer gone too soon.
131. Composer of “The Four Seasons.”
132. Rolling Stones founder and multi-instrumentalist.
133. Nirvana frontman who defined grunge.
135. Electronic instrument creating digital sounds.

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1. Percussion backbone of most bands.
2. The Queen of Pop.
3. The King of Rock and Roll’s last name.
4. Punk rock band behind “American Idiot.”
9. Subgenre of hip-hop with heavy bass and hi-hats.
10. Folk-rock poet and Nobel laureate.
11. Glam rock legend known for reinvention.
12. Former One Direction member turned solo star.
14. Romantic composer of piano works.
18. Pop-rock singer known for “Drivers License.”
20. Canadian artist blending pop and R&B.
21. Colombian pop icon known for “Hips Don’t Lie.”
23. Saxophonist known for “A Love Supreme.”
25. Pop-punk band led by Hayley Williams.
26. Progressive rock innovators.
28. Dramatic musical storytelling with orchestras.
30. Soulful rock singer of the 1960s.
32. British soul singer known for “Rehab.”
33. Percussion instrument with jingles.
35. Improvisational genre with swing and soul.
40. Genre blending gospel and rhythm & blues.
41. Rock legends led by Freddie Mercury.
42. Combination of notes played together.
44. The speed of a piece of music.
45. Heavy metal pioneers.
46. British pop-rock band with emotional anthems.
47. Smooth, connected notes.
48. String instrument used in bluegrass.
50. Iconic band known for “Dreams.”
51. Grateful Dead founding member and keyboardist.
52. Refers to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop.
54. Slow tempo marking.
59. Fast tempo marking.
60. Artist and musician associated with the 1980s scene.
63. Electronic dance music for clubs and festivals.
65. R&B artist behind “Kill Bill.”
66. Grunge icon and voice of a generation.
68. Classic rock band known for “Hotel California.”
70. Soul singer of “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay.”
72. Short, detached notes.
74. Woodwind instrument with a smooth sound.
76. Brass instrument common in jazz and orchestras.
78. Deep-toned string instrument.
80. British band that changed music forever.
82. Experimental rock band behind “Creep.”
83. English rock trio with theatrical performances.
85. Jamaican genre popularized by Bob Marley.
88. Group of notes played together.
91. Loud, aggressive genre with distorted guitars.
92. Six-stringed instrument central to rock and pop.
94. Irish rock band known for “With or Without You.”
95. The King of Rock and Roll.
96. Baroque composer known for intricate fugues.
102. Pop artist known for “Levitating.”
103. 90s rock style from Seattle.
104. Musical term meaning “loud.”
105. Volume levels in music.
107. Rolling Stones frontman.
108. Pop and country artist known for storytelling lyrics.
110. Blues pioneer who influenced rock legends.
111. Crooner known for “My Way.”
118. Independent music outside major labels.
119. Iconic jazz instrument.
120. Rock band famous for makeup and stage shows.
122. British vocalist known for emotional ballads.
123. Pop and R&B superstar known for “Halo.”
124. Woodwind instrument with a light tone.
127. Instrument popular in folk and polka music.
129. Grunge icons from Seattle.
134. Low-pitched instrument providing rhythm.