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Stephen Foster crossword with music history, composer biography, and "Old Folks at Home."
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A 6-clue crossword introducing Stephen Foster, the 19th-century composer called the father of American pop music. Clues cover his birthplace (Lawrenceville), his most famous song ("Old Folks at Home"), his early instrument (guitar), and his pioneering role as the first American songwriter to earn a living through composition alone. Use it for music history units or as a quick biographical activity in Grades 5–7.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Music History
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated December 2024

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