Aaron Copland Word Search
Free Aaron Copland 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: APPALACHIAN, SPRING, RODEO, FANFARE, BILLY, SIMPLE, GIFTS, ORCHESTRA, PIANO, CONCERTO, SYMPHONY, BALLET.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Aaron Copland word list, defined
- SPRING /sprɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A season of the year between winter and summer, typically characterized by mild weather and the blooming of flowers. To move or cause to move upward or outward, as by a sudden release of energy. Related: summer, autumn, season, period.
- RODEO /ˈroʊdiːoʊ/ · noun
- A public exhibition of cowboy skills, typically held in a large outdoor arena, where riders compete in events such as bronc riding and bull riding. Related: cowboy show, rodeo competition, western rodeo, horse show.
- FANFARE /ˈfæn.fɑːr/ (US), /ˈfæn.feə/ (UK) · noun
- A short, lively ceremonial tune played on brass instruments, especially trumpets, to announce an important person or event. By extension, an elaborate or ostentatious public display or celebration surrounding something. Related: flourish, display, pomp, celebration.
- BILLY /ˈbɪli/ · noun
- A billy is a metal cooking pot used for boiling water outdoors, especially over a campfire (also called a billy can), particularly in Australian and New Zealand usage; in British English it also denotes a police officer's short club (billy club). It additionally serves as a combining term for a male animal, as in billy goat. Related: pot, kettle, canteen, truncheon.
- SIMPLE /sɪmpl/ · adjective
- Not complex or complicated; easy to understand or do. Lacking in complexity or detail. Related: plain, easy, uncomplicated, straightforward.
- GIFTS /ˈɡɪfts/ · noun
- Plural of gift; things given or received as a sign of friendship, love, or gratitude. Related: presents, donations, tributes, offering.
- ORCHESTRA /ɔːrˈkɛstrə/ · noun
- A large group of musicians who play together, typically including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, under the direction of a conductor. Related: ensemble, band, company, group.
- 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.
- CONCERTO /kənˈtʃɛːtəʊ/ (British), /kənˈtʃɜrtoʊ/ (US) · noun
- A musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra, typically in three movements and structured as a dialogue between soloist and orchestra. Related: composition, work, piece, symphony.
- SYMPHONY /ˈsɪmfəni/ · noun
- A long piece of music for orchestra, typically in several movements, or a combination of different sounds or elements that work together to create a harmonious whole. Related: orchestra, harmony, music, composition.
- BALLET /ˈbæleɪ/ · noun
- Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music, characterized by precise, highly formalized movements and gestures, originating in the Italian Renaissance courts and developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It also refers more generally to a theatrical performance or work of this kind. Related: dance, choreography, performance, theatrical dance.
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