The Harlem Renaissance Word Search
Free The Harlem Renaissance word search. We picked 12 themed words — the terms and ideas of a school subject — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: HARLEM, RENAISSANCE, JAZZ, BLUES, HUGHES, HURSTON, LOCKE, CULLEN, MOTLEY, FAUSET, BONTEMPS, SPIRITUALS.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
The Harlem Renaissance word list, defined
- RENAISSANCE /ˈrɛnəsɑːns/ (US); /ˈrenəsɑːns/ (UK) · noun
- The revival or rebirth of something that has declined, become obsolete, or fallen into neglect. Capitalized, it names the period of European cultural and intellectual revival roughly from the 14th to the 17th century and the artistic and intellectual culture associated with it. Related: revival, rebirth, resurgence, renewal.
- 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.
- 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.
- MOTLEY /ˈmɒtli/ (British); /ˈmɑːtli/ (US) · adjective
- Consisting of many different types, colours, or qualities, especially in an apparently random or varied collection. In modern usage, it usually describes a mixture of people, things, styles, or characteristics. Related: varied, assorted, mixed, diverse.
- SPIRITUALS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlz/ · noun
- Spirituals are Christian hymns that originated in the southern United States, often sung by African Americans during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are characterized by their use of African-American spirituals and blues music. Related: hymns, gospel songs, choruses, anthems.
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