George Gershwin Word Search
Free George Gershwin 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: RHAPSODY, PIANO, ORCHESTRA, AMERICAN, JAZZ, BLUES, CONCERTO, PORGY, BESS, GERSHWIN, MUSICAL, THEATER.
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George Gershwin word list, defined
- RHAPSODY /ræpsədi/ · noun
- A piece of music or poetry that is written in a style that is expressive and emotional, often with a strong sense of drama or excitement. A long, emotional speech or piece of writing. Related: ode, elegy, dirge, aria.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- PORGY /ˈpɔːɡi/ · noun
- A porgy is a type of fish, specifically a species of sea bream, often caught for food. It is also the title of a novel by James Joyce and a musical by George Gershwin. Related: bream, sea bream, fish.
- MUSICAL /mjuːˈzɪkəl/ · adjective
- Having or relating to music; having a pleasing sound or rhythm. Characterized by or expressing music. Related: musicality, melodious, harmonious, sonorous.
- THEATER /ˈθiːətər/ · noun
- A building or outdoor area where plays, films, or other performances are given; a place for dramatic performances. Related: playhouse, theatre, auditorium, concert hall.
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