Louis Armstrong Word Search
Play a Louis Armstrong word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: JAZZ, TRUMPET, SATCHMO, SCAT, HELLO, DOLLY, WESTEND, BLUES, CORNET, BANDLEADER, SINGING, VIRTUOSO.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Louis Armstrong word list, defined
- 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.
- 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.
- SCAT /skæt/ · noun, verb
- Scat is a vocal improvisation in jazz music, often used by singers to create a percussive effect. It can also refer to a type of vocalization, such as a nonsensical phrase or a sound effect. Related: vocalise, improvise, ad lib, vocalise.
- HELLO /həˈloʊ/ · interjection
- An expression used to greet someone or attract attention. It is often used as a salutation in informal communication. Related: hi, hey, greetings, salutation.
- DOLLY /ˈdɒli/ (British), /ˈdɑːli/ (US) · noun (also verb)
- A dolly is a child's name for a doll, or a low flat wheeled platform or cart used for moving heavy objects. As a verb, it means to move a camera on a wheeled platform during filming. Related: cart, trolley, handcart, wagon.
- 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.
- CORNET /ˈkɔːrnɪt/ · noun
- A cornet is a brass wind instrument similar to a trumpet but with a more conical bore and a mellower tone. The word also denotes a paper cone for holding sweets or ice cream, and historically referred to the lowest commissioned officer rank in cavalry regiments. Related: trumpet, horn, bugle.
- 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.
- SINGING /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ · verb
- The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, typically in a melodic way. To sing is to produce musical sounds in a series of tones. Related: chanting, crooning, humming, melodizing.
- VIRTUOSO /ˈvɜːrtʃuːzoʊ/ · noun
- A person who has a great deal of skill or knowledge in a particular area, especially music. A highly skilled performer, especially a musician. Related: expert, master, prodigy, genius.
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