Aretha Franklin Word Search
Free Aretha Franklin word search. We picked 12 themed words — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: BLUES, SOUL, GOSPEL, JAZZ, RHYTHM, SINGER, ARETHA, FRANKLIN, DETROIT, MICHIGAN, ALBUM, RESPECT.
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Aretha Franklin word list, defined
General dictionary meanings, not specific to this puzzle's theme.
- BLUES /bluːz/ · noun (plural in form; used with a singular or plural verb)
- The blues is a state of depression or melancholy, and also a genre of African American folk music marked by blue notes, call-and-response patterns, and themes of hardship. As 'the blues,' it refers to both the sad feelings and the musical style derived from expressing them. Related: melancholy, depression, doldrums, gloom.
- SOUL /soʊl/ (British & US) · noun
- The spiritual or immaterial essence of a person, especially the part of human nature regarded as distinct from the body. By extension, the word denotes a person's deepest feelings, character, or essential nature. Related: spirit, essence, heart, character.
- GOSPEL /ˈɡɒspəl/ (British), /ˈɡɑːspəl/ (US) · noun, verb
- A gospel is a set of Christian teachings, especially those concerning Jesus Christ, or the message of Christian faith. By extension, it can mean good news, a body of guiding beliefs, or a style of popular Christian music characterized by powerful vocal performances, choir arrangements, and gospel instrumentation. Related: evangel, doctrine, creed, teachings.
- JAZZ /dʒæz/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A form of music characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong sense of swing, traditionally associated with African American musical traditions. Informal uses can refer to energetic, stylish, or lively qualities. Related: jazz music, improvised music.
- RHYTHM /ˈrɪðəm/ · noun
- A regular pattern of sounds, movements, or events that creates a recognizable pace. In music and poetry, it refers particularly to the organization of beats, syllables, and stresses over time. Related: cadence, beat, tempo, metre.
- SINGER /ˈsɪŋə(r)/ · noun
- A person who sings, especially one who sings professionally as a musician or vocal performer. Related: vocalist, crooner, songster, chanter.
- FRANKLIN /ˈfræŋklɪn/ · noun
- A franklin was a member of a class of substantial landholders in medieval England who were free but not of noble rank; today the term survives mainly as a historical word and as a surname. Related: freeholder, landowner, yeoman, country gentleman.
- MICHIGAN /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ · proper noun
- Michigan is a state in the north-central United States, bordered by Wisconsin to the west, Canada to the north, and the Great Lakes to the east. It is known for its Great Lakes, extensive forests, automobile manufacturing, and the city of Detroit.
- ALBUM /ˈæl.bəm/ · noun
- A bound collection of photographs, stamps, or other items kept as mementos or for reference; also, a long-playing recorded musical work released together as a single unit. Related: collection, compilation, anthology, portfolio.
- RESPECT /rɪˈspɛkt/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, respect means sincere regard, admiration, or consideration for someone or something, especially someone's rights, feelings, or dignity. As a verb, it means to acknowledge someone's worth, wishes, authority, or rights, and sometimes to refrain from violating them. Related: esteem, regard, admiration, deference.
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