Illustrated Piano scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
A free Piano 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: PIANO, GRAND, UPRIGHT, HAMMER, DAMPER, ACTION, WHIPPEN, JACK, STRING, SOUNDBOARD, FRAME, PLATE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Piano word list, defined
PIANO/pɪˈɒnoʊ/ · noun
A stringed musical instrument played by pressing keys that depress hammers against strings, producing sound. A type of keyboard instrument. Related: keyboard, instrument, music, harpsichord.
GRAND/grænd/ · adjective
Extremely good or great; impressive in size, amount, or degree. Used to describe something that is impressive or magnificent. Related: great, magnificent, impressive, splendid.
UPRIGHT/ˈʌpraɪt/ · adjective
Standing or positioned in an upright position; straight and vertical. Having a strong sense of morality or integrity. Related: straight, vertical, upright, straightforward.
HAMMER/hæmər/ · noun, verb
A tool used for pounding, shaping, or breaking things, typically consisting of a heavy head on a handle. To strike or hit something forcefully with a hammer. Related: mallet, sledge, mallet, club.
DAMPER/dæmpər/ · noun, verb
A device for controlling the flow of fluid, especially steam or gas, by means of a movable part that can be adjusted to regulate the flow. To reduce the intensity or effectiveness of something, such as a sound or a feeling. Related: brake, check, reducer, regulator.
ACTION/ˈæk.ʃən/ · noun, verb
The doing of something, especially a series of actions taken to achieve a particular end. A thing done or performed. Related: activity, deed, feat, performance.
JACK/dʒæk/ · noun, verb
A boy's name, or a tool used for lifting heavy objects, such as a jack for a car. A jack can also refer to a playing card. Related: boy, lad, tool, device.
STRING/strɪŋ/ · noun, verb
A length of cord or twine, typically made of spun fibers, used for tying or fastening. To speak or sing in a long, continuous sequence of sounds. Related: thread, twine, cord, rope.
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.
FRAME/fræm/ · noun, verb
A frame is a structure of wood, metal, or plastic that holds something together, such as a picture frame or a bicycle frame. To frame something means to surround or enclose it in a frame. Related: border, enclosure, outline, picture frame.
PLATE/pleɪt/ · noun, verb
A flat, often round, plate of metal, wood, or other material, used for serving food or as a base for a dish. To put or serve food on a plate. Related: dish, platter, tray, saucer.