Piccolo Word Search

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Play a Piccolo 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: PICCOLO, HEADJOINT, FOOTJOINT, BODY, EMBOUCHURE, TONGUING, VIBRATO, STACCATO, TRILL, SLUR, FINGERING, GRANADILLA.

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Piccolo word list, defined

PICCOLO /pɪˈkɔːloʊ/ · noun
A small, high-pitched woodwind instrument, typically made of wood, with a flared bell and a narrow, cylindrical body. It is often used in orchestras and chamber music ensembles. Related: flute, recorder, soprano, alto.
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.
EMBOUCHURE /ˈɒmbuːʃʊə/ (British), /ˈɑːmbuːʃʊr/ (US) · noun
The way a player applies the mouth to the mouthpiece of a wind instrument, shaping the lips, jaw, and facial muscles to produce sound. It also denotes the mouth or outlet of a river. Related: mouth position, lip position, aperture, mouthpiece placement.
TONGUING /tɒŋɡɪŋ/ · verb
To use the tongue to produce a particular sound or effect, especially in music or speech. To speak or sing with a clear, distinct voice. Related: articulating, enunciating, pronouncing, speaking.
VIBRATO /vɪˈbrɑːtoʊ/ · noun
A musical effect produced by a repeated slight variation in pitch, often used to add expression to a note or phrase. In music, a vibrato is a slight, rapid variation in pitch, often used to add emotion or expression to a note or phrase. Related: oscillation, wavering, quaver, tremolo.
STACCATO /stækˈætoʊ/ · adjective
Played or pronounced with short, detached notes; characterized by a sharp, crisp sound. Used to describe a style of playing or speaking that is short and snappy. Related: short, crisp, snappy, brisk.
TRILL /trɪl/ · verb, noun
To make a clear, high-pitched sound, typically by forcing air through the tongue or the vocal cords. A melodious, warbling sound, especially of a bird. Related: warble, trill, chirp, tweet.
SLUR /ˈslɜːr/ · noun, verb
A slur is a word or phrase that is used to insult or demean someone, often based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics. It can also refer to a smooth, flowing sound or motion. Related: insult, slight, derogatory term, put-down.
FINGERING /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/ · noun
The placement and movement of the fingers in playing a musical instrument, or the written markings indicating which fingers to use. In other contexts it refers to the action of handling or touching something with the fingers. Related: touch, technique, handling, manipulation.
GRANADILLA /ˌɡræ nəˈdɪ lə/ · noun
A type of sweet, juicy fruit from a vine, often used in desserts and drinks. The granadilla is a variety of passionfruit. Related: passionfruit, sweet calabash, maracuyá, maypop.

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