These crosswords are made for kids ages 8 to 12. They are made up of words that are often found in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade spelling lists and cover subjects of interest to older kids. To view or print a crossword puzzle for children click on its title.
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Middle Ages
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History
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social system that put nobles above merchants and peasants who paid tribute . name for the Bubonic Plague, spread from flees on rats to kill half of Europe . artistic movement that saw artwork take on a more realistic form. Naval-Warrior Society, from Scandinavia . period of time characterized by church reform, the Protestant and Catholic church both underwent change.
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Middle Ages
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History
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gold or colored decoration in a manuscript. a combat on horseback between two knights with lances especially as part of a tournament . the heraldic arms belonging to a person, family, or group or a representation of these. a person in the middle in the Middle Ages who received protection and land from a lord in return for loyalty and service . a warrior of the Middle ages who fought on horseback, served a king, held a special military rank, and swore to behave in a noble way.
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Middle East
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World Geography
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One of the most important rivers starting with an E. . The practice of using small pipes that slowly drip water to conserve. . The land locked salt lake . The war when Syria and Israel fought for control of the __? . An area in the desert where vegetation is found because water is available .
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Mideval Times
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History
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loss of learning after fall of rome. Political structure. Familys shield design. protective clothing. Nomadic ruffians.
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Migrating Animals
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Animals
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an instrument used for finding directions. to have babies. environments where animals live. streams of water that move through the ocean. sets of eggs in a nest.
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Migration
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Society
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Read the clue and write in the appropriate term.
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This type of migration occurs when an individual decides to move somewhere for a long period of time. . Someone who is exiting or leaving a country for a new area. . This type of migration occurs when an individual has no choice and must leave their location.. Factors that attract people to move to a new location. . The movement of people from one location to another. .
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Minecraft
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Recreation
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This is the spawner of hostile mobs.. The very FIRST achievment in Minecraft.. The player who won the Minecraft Hunger Games.. The rarest item in Minecraft.. Iron Golems Protect the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..
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Minerals
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Geology
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mineral breaks along a smooth flat surface. powedered color left behind when mineral is rubbed on unglazed porcelain tile. breaks with rough jagged edges. solid with atoms arranged in an orderly repeating pattern. how easily a mineral can be scratched.
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Minerals
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Geology
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a mineral used for jewellery. the softest mineral. the hardest mineral. a mineral used for electrical wiring and televisions . when a mineral breaks smoothly .
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Mining and Railroads
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Transportation
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grants of land or money. a reailroad line that spanned the continent. self appointed law keepers. A situation in which a period of great or rapid economic growth is suddenly followed by one of economic decline.. had prairies, mountains, and forests..
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Miracle on 34th Street
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Movies
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Some .of the answers are two words
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Susan says that these are not real when watching the parade with Fred. Where Kris and Doris Walker meet. The gift that Susan wants most. Macey's competitor. Foreign language spoken by Santa to a young girl.
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Miracles of Jesus
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Bible
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Seen through belief in miracles. He was 'asleep' four days when Jesus woke him (John 11:1-45). Jesus fed 5,000 with this and two fish (Mark 6:32-44). Jesus turned this into wine (John 2:1-11). Jesus' miracles found here.
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Missouri
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World Geography
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what is one of the flags colors. type of court they use in Missouri. one of the capitals. state flower of Missouri. state governor.
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Missouri Government
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Government and Politics
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a formal statement of the fundamental rights of thincorporated e people of the United States, in the constitution as Amendments 1–10, and in all state constitutions.. a building occupied by a state legislature.. the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs. the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.. the head and chief administrator of the U.S. Department of State..
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Missouri Government
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Government and Politics
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a formal statement of the fundamental rights of thincorporated e people of the United States, in the constitution as Amendments 1–10, and in all state constitutions.. a building occupied by a state legislature.. the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.. the head and chief administrator of the U.S. Department of State.. the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs..
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Modern Periodic Table
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Math
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complete the crossword puzzle on the basis of your understanding
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if two elements have same number of shells then they belong to same------. elements of same group have same number of---------. modern periodic law is based on atomic----------. the number of valence electrons in F is. atomic size------------from top to bottom.
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Mohandas Gandhi
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History
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Not eating or drinking for a certain amount of time.. The person who influenced his beliefs growing up.. He was offered a job here and he protested against racism and poverty her.. His home country.. He went to school to get his law degree here.
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Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness
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Science
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The scale ranges from one to _______.. The scale was developed in ___________.. Friedrich Mohs was a _______ minerologist. . The softest mineral on the scale is _______.. Ten being the ________..
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Montana
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World Geography
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State nickname. Biggest Population. Rare Migratory Animal. State Motto. Cash Crop.
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Months
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Holidays and Seasons
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Labor Day. Thanksgiving. Independence Day. Easter. Month of the Rosary.
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Months and Seasons
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Holidays and Seasons
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The leaves fall from the trees. Month number five. The second month of Autumn. The last month of Winter. The first month of Summer.
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Monuments
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Other
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a statue, building, or other sturcture.. relating to the ideas,customs, and social behavior of a society.. a thing that represents or stands for something.. a work of outstanding artistry, skill.. large vault, for burying the dead..
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Moon
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Astronomy
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the _____ of the moon can affect the tides. the solar system is in ____.. you see the moon at its best at ____.. holes. a full moon is in the shape of a ______..
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Moons
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Astronomy
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Large moon of Saturn and has liquid lakes. Something other than water that Europa and Earth has in common. ______s have been seen jetting out of Europa and Enceladus. Sixth planet from our sun and has 62 moons. Small moon of Jupiter and the sixth largest moon in our solar system.
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Moses and the Ten Plagues
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Bible
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all the water in Egypt turned into this -it is red. Title of king of Egypt who would not release the Isrealites from slavery. small mosquito like insects that plagued the Egyptians the 3rd time. who the Isrealites worshipped- Gods personal name. the brother of Moses who did all the speaking.
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Mother Teresa
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History
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In 1965 the pope granted Missionaries of___________the right to go all over the world! . Missionaries of Charity's ______________ was to serve the poorest of the poor. The capital city of Macedonia where Mother Teresa was born. She won the _____________ ______________ _________________in 1979. Founded a home for the cripped, sick and unwanted babies and children called Shishu Bhaven meaning 'Sowing______'.
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Motion
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Science
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an object's change in position relative to a reference point . negative acceleration is also called. an action exerted on a body in order to change the body's state of rest or motion. speed along with direction is called . a force that opposes motion.
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Motives & Emotions
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Mental Health
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tendancy to seek out stimulatingand novel experiences. fleeting facial expressions that last only a fraction of a second. goal-directed activities that energize and direct behavior. the people toward whom our attention or motives are directed.. (SWB) preponderance of positive thoughts and feelings about ones life..
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Mountains
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Earth Sciences
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Located in between Tucson and Phoenix . Located in Stafford . located in Willcox and changed world weather . Located in Tucson and made for U of A school. Located in Japan .
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Mountains
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World Geography
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A long deep low area with steep sides.. The form of somthing.. The frontier.. A gradual incline.. A group of mauntains..
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Mountains And Their Origins
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World Geography
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This puzzle might require some research on mountains to complete.
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Mountains that are made by intense compressional forces. A big, deep canyon in Gunnison. A mountain chain located in the eastern part of the US.. Mountains that resulted from broad arching of the Earth's crust.. A mountain with molten stuff, or magma, inside of it..
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Movements At a Joint
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Body
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The swivelling of a joint/ bone moves freely around in a curve. . Decreasing an angle between two bones . Movement at ankle where toes are pointed towards the ground . Movement at the ankle where toes are pulled towards the knee. Movement of limb towards the midline of body.
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Movies
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Movies
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movies
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has a flying carpet. has a giant dog and fluffy. has a chamber of something in Hogwarts. talking dogs. has a magic wand so they can bring back their dad.
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Mt. Everest
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World Geography
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What was the first colliding plated? (Two words hyphened). It can get as low as 0 degrees F. in what month?. Who was the first person to climb it? (No spaces). What are the oxygen levels at the top of Everest?. It can get as low as -76 degrees F. in what month?.
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Mt. Everest
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Earth Sciences
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setup for tents. relay site for campers.. highest piont on the mountain.. metal fram with spikes worn on the hiking boots for ice climbs.. high above sea level.. overhanging mass of hardened snow..
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
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Books
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to feel or express sorrow. drawing close to. to be nervous about. to hold motionless. noisy excitement.
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Muhammad Ali
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Entertainment
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Crossword Puzzle
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was his sport. his mother's first name. he started training to box at this age. this was his weight class. his brother's first name.
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Muhammad Ali
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Sports
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his nickname. his career. his mothers name. where he won his gold medal. his boxing name.
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Multiple Meaning Words
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Spelling Lists
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Quitting from a job you turn in a _____________. Generous. A product that appeals to many people. To distract someone or something. This is a regular customer in a store..
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Murder Mystery
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Literature and Writing
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Read the clues below and fill in the answers! Remember to go back to the tricky ones when you have more letters!
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There could be a lot of this if the murder has been very violent!. The mystery is often set in an abandoned house, where people might feel.... The person who the crime was against. The reason why someone committed the crime. Someone who saw something suspicious.
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Murder Mystery
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Entertainment
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Person who is murdered or attacked. Reason to kill. Where were you last night?. Someone who saw what happened. Held into custody.
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Muscles
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Body
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Promotes the growth of muscle tissue. Located on the wall of the hear; contain striations; involuntary. Involuntary; smooth texture; in stomach, intestine, urinary bladder, etc.. Muscles are lean; use oxygen to create energy; has strong endurance. Thicker and stronger; contract very quickly; tire out very easily.
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Musculoskeletal System
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Body
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I am the smallest bone, What bone am I? . I allow movement and provide mechanical support, What am I? . How often does the human skeletal system 'replace' it's self?. I have 206 bones, Who am I? . I am a pivot joint, What am I? .
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Musculoskeletal System
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Body
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A place where two things, or separate parts of one thing,are joined or united, to create a motion. . A joint located where the neck and backbone connect. Is a joint located In the hip where the leg and hip connect . Is a joint located in the thumbs. Is a joint located in the hand near the wrist..
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Music
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Music
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to raise one pitch. the group name of white keys. to lower ione pitch. the note inbetween the two staffs of the grandstaff. the name of the upper clef.
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Music
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Music
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The symbol that indicates moving one half step higher.. The lower singing voice of adult females.. The symbol that means to lower the pitch one half step.. The highest sounding adult female singing voice.. A song that tells a story..
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Music
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Music
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A note that gets 1 beat. The right hand plays in the ------ clef. What is a dot placed over a note called. Another word for 4/4 time ( 2 words - (6,4). How would you play Legato.
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Music
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Entertainment
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Instrument family with the most instruments in it. Brass instrument with no keys or buttons. smallest instrument in the string family. String instrument with 47 strings. Composer who was born in the United States.
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Music
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Music
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STOP. The number of beats in each measure. Silence. Clef used for higher sounds. Has 5 lines and 4 spaces.
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Music Crossword
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Music
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A 2 beat rhythm. Makes a note half a tone higher. Makes a note half a tone lower. 8 notes apart eg: high C to low C. 5 lines music is written on.
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