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Music genres crossword with clues for jazz, rock, reggae, classical, and hip-hop.
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A 20-clue crossword covering major music genres from classical and opera to rock and roll, rap, reggae, and EDM. Students match descriptions of musical styles—from instrument types to cultural origins—with genre names. Suitable for music class vocabulary review, a general music warm-up, or independent practice in Grades 5–7.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Music History
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated June 2026

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