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This 40-word marching band word search covers instruments, ensemble sections, leadership roles, and uniform details for students in Grades 6–10. Hidden words include trumpet, drum major, sousaphone, and shakos, spanning brass, woodwind, and percussion families. Use it as a band-class icebreaker, a new-member orientation activity, or a free-time puzzle at ensemble rehearsals.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Instruments
Grade Level:
6th – 10th Grades
Updated August 2025

Word List

  • PERCUSSION
  • WOODWIND
  • BRASS
  • HORNLINE
  • DRUMLINE
  • THEWINDS
  • TROMBONE
  • TRUMPET
  • CORNET
  • SAX
  • MELLOPHONE
  • BARITONE
  • SOUSAPHONE
  • TUBA
  • TIMPANI
  • MARIMBA
  • GONG
  • XYLOPHONE
  • SNARE
  • BASS
  • TENOR
  • CYMBALS
  • BELLS
  • FLUTES
  • PICCOLO
  • CLARINET
  • FRENCHHORN
  • MARCHING
  • DRUMMAJOR
  • MAJORETTE
  • MACE
  • SHAKOS
  • SPATS
  • GLOVES
  • PLUME
  • DINKLES
  • BIBS
  • COAT
  • UNIFORMS
  • RAINGEAR

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