Ludwig van Beethoven Word Search
Ludwig van Beethoven, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: MOONLIGHT, SYMPHONY, PASTORAL, FIDELIO, EROTICA, NINTH, HANDEL, MOZART, PROMETHEUS, CONCERTO, PIANO, VIOLIN.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Ludwig van Beethoven word list, defined
- MOONLIGHT /mʌnlaɪt/ · noun
- The soft, silvery light of the moon, especially when it is full. The light of the moon, especially when it is full. Related: moonbeams, silvery light, lunar glow, nightlight.
- 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.
- PASTORAL /ˈpæstɔːrəl/ · adjective
- Relating to shepherds or sheep; relating to the countryside or rural life; having a peaceful and idyllic quality. Related: rural, countryside, idyllic, serene.
- EROTICA /ɪˈrɒtɪkə/ · noun
- Literature, art, or other creative works intended to arouse sexual desire or excitement. Related: pornography, adult fiction, sensual literature.
- NINTH /nɪnθ/ · adjective, noun
- Being one more than eight in number or position. A card or number in a pack or sequence of nine cards. Related: last, final, next to last, ninthly.
- 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.
- 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.
- VIOLIN /vɪˈoʊlɪn/ · noun
- A stringed musical instrument played with a bow or by plucking the strings with the fingers. Related: fiddle, viola, cello, lute.
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