Duke Ellington Word Search
A free Duke Ellington word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: PIANIST, COMPOSER, BANDLEADER, SWING, JAZZ, ORCHESTRA, TAKETRAIN, MOODINDIGO, COTTONCLUB, HARLEM, SATCHMO, TRUMPET.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Duke Ellington word list, defined
- PIANIST /ˈpɪə.nɪ.ən/ · noun
- A pianist is a person who plays the piano, especially one who does so professionally or as a serious musician. Related: keyboardist, piano player, musician, performer.
- COMPOSER /kəmˈpoʊzər/ · noun
- A person who writes music, especially as a profession or serious pursuit. Related: songwriter, musician, arranger, creator.
- BANDLEADER /ˈbændˌliːdər/ · noun
- A person who conducts or directs a band, especially a musical group such as a dance band, jazz ensemble, or big band, often also performing as one of its musicians. Related: bandmaster, conductor, maestro, frontman.
- SWING /swɪŋ/ · verb
- To move or turn through an arc, especially with a smooth or sweeping motion. It can also mean to change direction, influence, or opinion, or to hit or attempt to hit something with force. Related: sway, move, rotate, arc.
- 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.
- ORCHESTRA /ˈɔːrkɪstrə/ · noun
- A large group of musicians who perform instrumental music together, typically in a concert hall, theatre, or other public venue. The term can also refer to the group of instruments in such an ensemble. Related: ensemble, philharmonic, symphony orchestra, musicians.
- TRUMPET /ˈtrʌmpɪt/ · noun and verb
- A trumpet is a brass wind instrument that produces a bright, powerful tone. As a verb, to trumpet means to sound a trumpet or to announce or proclaim something loudly and emphatically. Related: horn, bugle, clarion.
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