Orchestra

About This Puzzle

An orchestra brings together dozens of musicians and instrument families to perform as one. This puzzle covers ten words tied to how an orchestra is built and led.

Words in This Puzzle

Conductor

The person who leads an orchestra, using gestures to guide tempo, dynamics, and timing.

Symphony

A large-scale musical composition, typically written for a full orchestra and divided into several movements.

Ensemble

A group of musicians performing together, ranging from a small trio to a full orchestra.

Woodwind

A family of instruments, including flutes and clarinets, traditionally made of wood and played by blowing air through them.

Percussion

A family of instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping, providing rhythm to a piece of music.

Strings

A family of instruments, including violins and cellos, that produce sound through vibrating strings.

Brass

A family of instruments, including trumpets and trombones, that produce sound through buzzing lips into a mouthpiece.

Soloist

A performer who plays a featured, individual part, often accompanied by the rest of the orchestra.

Tempo

The speed at which a piece of music is played.

Melody

The main, memorable sequence of notes in a piece of music.

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