Piano Word Search

Words in the Piano word search

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

lid

Hinged top that lifts to let the sound out.

keys

Black and white levers you press to make notes.

tune

To adjust string tension so the pitches are correct.

duet

Piece played by two people, often sharing one piano.

bench

Padded seat the player sits on at the piano.

pedal

Foot lever that changes how the notes sound.

chord

Several keys pressed together for one blended sound.

scale

Run of notes played in order up the keyboard.

ivory

Material once used for white keys, now replaced by plastic.

lesson

Regular session with a teacher to build skill.

octave

Eight white keys from one C up to the next.

sonata

Multi movement piece often written for solo piano.

hammer

Felt covered part that strikes the string inside.

strings

Tight wires inside that vibrate to make the tone.

upright

Piano with strings running vertically inside a tall case.

recital

Concert where students perform what they have learned.

sustain

Right pedal effect that lets the notes ring on.

keyboard

The full row of white and black keys.

middle c

The C key near the middle of the keyboard.

arpeggio

Chord whose notes are played one after another.

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