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 /piˈænɪst/ · noun
- A person who plays the piano, especially as a profession. A skilled player of the piano. Related: musician, keyboardist, pianoforte player, virtuoso.
- 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/ · noun, verb
- A device for hanging from a fixed point, typically consisting of a seat suspended from chains or ropes, which is swung back and forth by the user. To move or cause to move back and forth, typically in a smooth, flowing motion. Related: sway, swing, oscillate, pendulate.
- JAZZ /dʒæz/ · noun
- Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by its improvisational nature and syncopated rhythms. It is often associated with African-American musical traditions. Related: swing, blues, be-bop, jive.
- 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.
- TRUMPET /trʌmpɪt/ · noun
- A brass musical instrument with a flared bell, played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and buzzing the lips to produce a series of high-pitched notes. A person who plays the trumpet. Related: cornet, bugle, horn, trombone.
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