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World instruments crossword with didgeridoo, djembe, violin, and panpipes.
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World Instruments Crossword Puzzle

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An 8-clue crossword introducing instruments from around the world. Clues cover percussion instruments like snare drums and djembe, woodwinds like panpipes and flute, and string instruments including violin and erhu. Use it for music class vocabulary review or a cultural exploration of global musical traditions in Grades 3–5.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Instruments
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated December 2025

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