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Orchestra Word Search

A symphony orchestra can include around 100 players, with the string section making up close to half of them. Every seat has a name and a job, and both turn up in the grid.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • bassoon
  • baton
  • brass
  • cello
  • clarinet
  • concert
  • flute
  • harp
  • oboe
  • stage
  • strings
  • timpani
  • trumpet
  • viola
  • violin

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Words in the Orchestra word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

harp
Large frame of strings plucked by one player.
oboe
Double reed woodwind that sounds the tuning note.
stage
Raised platform where the orchestra performs.
viola
String instrument slightly larger and lower than a violin.
cello
Deep string instrument played sitting, held upright between the knees.
flute
Woodwind held sideways and blown across the mouth hole.
baton
Thin stick the conductor uses to beat time.
brass
Section of trumpets, horns, trombones and tuba.
violin
Highest sounding string instrument, usually the largest section.
concert
A live public performance of music.
strings
Section of violins, violas, cellos and double basses.
trumpet
Bright brass instrument that often carries the fanfare.
timpani
Large tunable kettledrums played with soft mallets.
bassoon
Low double reed woodwind made of long jointed wood.
clarinet
Single reed woodwind with a smooth, round sound.
symphony
Long work for orchestra, usually in four movements.
conductor
Person who leads the players and sets the tempo.
rehearsal
Practice session held before the public performance.
woodwinds
Section of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons.
percussion
Section of drums, cymbals and other struck instruments.

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