Illustrated Guzheng scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
Play a Guzheng word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its parts, its materials, and how it is played, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: GUZHENG, BODY, FRAME, SOUNDBOARD, BRIDGE, TAIL, TUNINGPEG, STRINGS, LACQUER, PAULOWNIA, CATALPA, BAMBOO.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Guzheng word list, defined
BODY/ˈbɒdi/ (UK), /ˈbɑːdi/ (US) · noun
The physical structure, including bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal. More broadly, the main or central part of something, or a collective group of people organized for a purpose. Related: physique, form, figure, frame.
FRAME/freɪm/ · noun, verb
A rigid structure that surrounds or supports something, such as a picture, window, or building. As a verb, to frame means to construct or compose something within defined limits, or, in criminal contexts, to deliberately incriminate an innocent person by fabricating evidence. Related: structure, framework, border, skeleton.
SOUNDBOARD/ˈsaʊndbɔːd/ · noun
A panel or device containing a set of buttons or keys that trigger pre-recorded sounds, often used in audio production or as a novelty item. A soundboard can also refer to a physical or digital interface for controlling audio equipment. Related: audio panel, sound effects board, voice changer, voice modifier.
BRIDGE/brɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
As a noun, a bridge is a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across an obstacle such as a river or road; it also means the card game for four players played in two partnerships. Related: span, viaduct, crossing, link.
TAIL/tɛɪl/ · noun, verb
The back part of an animal's body, typically extending from the hips to the end of the spine. To follow or come after something. Related: rear, hindquarters, aft, end.
STRINGS/strɪŋz/ · noun, verb
A number of words or symbols written or printed in a line, especially when forming a sentence or phrase. To stretch or extend something, typically by pulling on it. Related: lines, words, phrases, sentences.
LACQUER/lækər/ · noun
A clear, transparent, or glossy coating, especially one made from a mixture of resin and solvents, applied to a surface to protect or decorate it. A type of varnish. Related: varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquerware.
CATALPA/kəˈtælpə/ · noun
A catalpa is any of several deciduous trees of the genus Catalpa, native to North America and eastern Asia, bearing large heart-shaped leaves, showy white flowers, and long slender seed pods. Related: cigar tree, Indian bean tree, catawba tree.
BAMBOO/bæmˈbuː/ · noun
A giant, fast-growing tropical or subtropical grass of the genus Bambusa and related genera, with hollow jointed woody stems. The hard, durable stems of this plant, used as a material for construction, furniture, tools, and crafts. Related: cane, reed, stalk.