Illustrated Drum Machine scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
A free Drum Machine word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its parts, its materials, and how it is played, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: PADS, TRIGGER, BUTTONS, KNOB, SLIDER, SCREEN, SEQUENCER, ENCLOSURE, CHASSIS, MEMORY, SAMPLE, WAVEFORM.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Drum Machine word list, defined
PADS/pædz/ · noun, verb
A pad is a flat, cushioned piece of material used for sitting or writing. To pad something means to add extra material to make it thicker or more comfortable. Related: cushion, mat, pillow, block.
TRIGGER/ˈtrɪɡər/ · noun, verb
A trigger is a mechanism that activates a device or process, or a stimulus that sets off a reaction. In psychology, a trigger is a person, place, or thing that causes a strong emotional response. Related: stimulus, catalyst, initiator, activator.
BUTTONS/bʌtnz/ · noun
Small, usually round or oval, objects used for fastening, closing, or operating something, typically by pressing them. Related: fasteners, clasps, zippers, hooks.
KNOB/nɒb/ · noun
A small, usually rounded or oval, piece of wood, metal, or other material used to operate a mechanism, such as a door handle or a valve. A control or handle, especially one on a machine or device. Related: handle, knobbed, lever, button.
SLIDER/ˈslɪdər/ · noun, verb
A slider is a movable part on a machine or device that can be slid along a track or rail. To slide or move something along a surface, often with a smooth motion. Related: glider, slider, sleeper, slider.
SCREEN/skriːn/ · noun, verb
A flat surface, typically of a rectangular shape, used for displaying images or information, or a device used for this purpose. To show or display something on a screen. Related: monitor, display, television, projection.
SEQUENCER/ˈsiːkwɛnsər/ · noun
A device or software that determines the order in which a series of events or operations occur, often used in music, computing, or molecular biology. Related: orderer, arranger, controller, coordinator.
ENCLOSURE/ɛnˈklɔːʒər/ · noun
A structure or area enclosed, especially one made of wood or metal, used to enclose or protect something, such as a garden or a building. A document or report that is enclosed with a letter. Related: enclosure, fence, pen, cage.
CHASSIS/tʃæsi/ · noun
The frame or structure of a vehicle, machine, or other object, typically including the engine, wheels, and other essential components. A chassis is the base or skeleton of something. Related: frame, structure, skeleton, base.
MEMORY/ˈmɛməri/ · noun, verb
The mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experiences, events, and knowledge. The act of remembering or recalling something. Related: remembrance, recollection, recalling, remind.
SAMPLE/sæmpl/ · noun, verb
A small amount of something used as a standard for comparison, or a specimen of something. A person or thing that is typical of a particular group or type. Related: specimen, example, illustration, model.
WAVEFORM/ˈweɪvˌfɔːrm/ · noun
A waveform is a graphical representation of a signal or a wave, typically showing its amplitude and frequency over time. It is often used in physics, engineering, and signal processing to analyze and visualize wave patterns. Related: signal, wave, pattern, graph.