Across
- 1. the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion and equilibrium
- 6. a part sung by or written for such a voice, especially the next to the lowest part in four-part harmony
- 9. used in praising a performer
- 12. a relatively short, independent instrumental composition
- 13. the uppermost part or voice
- 14. low in pitch; of the lowest pitch or range
- 15. a plan, map, diagram, or other graphic representation
- 18. runs, trills, and other florid decorations in vocal music
- 19. a musical instrument in which felt-covered hammers, operated from a keyboard, strike the metal strings
- 21. pertaining to or of the nature of recital
- 22. the text or words of an opera
- 23. an opening or initiating move toward negotiations
- 25. a group of persons singing in unison
- 27. the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match
- 28. smooth and connected
Down
- 2. a voice or voice part intermediate in compass between soprano and contralto
- 3. a musical composition for two voices or instruments
- 4. used in praising a female performer
- 5. shortened and detached when played or sung
- 7. an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung
- 8. a group of performers on various musical instruments
- 10. music a recurring short melodic phrase or theme
- 11. a systematic construction of lines drawn on a plane surface
- 16. a male voice or voice part intermediate between tenor and bass
- 17. a person's strong suit
- 20. The second highest of the four parts of a mixed vocal chorus
- 24. the use of everyday life and actions in artistic works
- 26. an air or melody