Across
- 3. The largest instrument in the string family, it provides a low, foundational sound in the orchestra.
- 6. A practice session for musicians to prepare for a performance.
- 8. A segment of music marked by a specific number of beats, separated by bar lines.
- 11. The repetitive and intentional effort to improve musical skills on an instrument.
- 13. The numbers at the beginning of a piece of sheet music that indicate the meter.
- 16. A group of musicians playing together, such as an orchestra or chamber ensemble.
- 17. A small, often contoured accessory attached to the body of a violin or other string instrument, providing a comfortable place for the player's chin.
- 19. A live musical performance, often featuring an orchestra or other ensemble.
- 21. Slightly larger than a violin, this instrument has a rich, warm tone and is a crucial part of the string section in an orchestra.
- 22. A symbol like a sharp or flat that alters the pitch of a note, not in the key signature.
- 23. The accuracy of pitch in playing or singing, ensuring that notes are in tune.
- 24. A slender wooden rod inside a string instrument that transmits the vibrations of the strings to the body, contributing to the instrument's resonance.
- 26. The speed or pace at which a piece of music is performed.
- 27. The varying levels of loudness and softness in music.
- 30. A tempo marking indicating a fast and lively pace in music.
- 31. A musician who performs a piece of music as a solo, often accompanied by an orchestra.
- 32. The flat, usually wooden surface on the front of a string instrument neck, where the player presses down to change the pitch of the notes.
Down
- 1. The way a musician holds their instrument and positions their body while playing.
- 2. This symbol on a musical staff indicates the pitch of written notes and comes in various types, such as treble and bass.
- 4. The playing of the notes of a chord in quick succession, usually rising or falling.
- 5. A symbol in sheet music representing a pause in sound, where no notes are played.
- 7. This symbol raises the pitch of a note by a half step in music notation.
- 9. This string instrument is known for its high-pitched and melodious sound. It is often played with a bow.
- 10. With a deep and resonant sound, this instrument is played sitting down and is held between the knees.
- 11. A playing technique where the musician plucks the strings of their instrument instead of using the bow.
- 12. The person who leads and directs the musicians during a performance, often using a baton.
- 14. Stand A portable stand used to hold sheet music for musicians while they play.
- 15. This symbol lowers the pitch of a note by a half step in music notation.
- 17. A genre of music that includes works by composers like Mozart and Beethoven, often performed by orchestras.
- 18. A substance rubbed on the bow hairs of string instruments to create friction and enhance the sound.
- 19. A group of three or more notes played together to create harmony.
- 20. A small, often tapered wooden rod used to adjust the tension of a string on a string instrument, affecting its pitch.
- 25. The ornamental, often curlicue design at the top of a violin or other string instruments.
- 28. A device that produces a regular, metrical ticking sound to help musicians maintain a consistent tempo while practicing.
- 29. The combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to create a pleasing sound.