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Percussion instruments crossword with tabla, vibraphone, drums, and world music vocabulary.
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Percussion Instruments Crossword Puzzle

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This 15-clue crossword introduces students to percussion instruments and music terminology. Clues cover world percussion (tabla, surdo, shekere), drumming techniques (flam, downbeat), and pitched percussion (glockenspiel, vibraphone). Use it for music vocabulary review, a band or orchestra class warm-up, or a sub plan in Grades 6–8.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Instruments
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated November 2020

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