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This 20-word word search introduces middle school students to legendary women blues musicians and the blues era. Hidden words include Rainey, Spivey, Tharpe, vaudeville, and empress, covering artist surnames, musical roles, and their cultural impact. Use it in a music or African American history class, during Black History Month, or as a warm-up activity on blues and jazz traditions.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Music History
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated October 2025

Word List

  • RAINEY
  • SMITH
  • MINNIE
  • WALLACE
  • SPIVEY
  • HUNTER
  • COX
  • LIGHTNING
  • THARPE
  • THORNTON
  • GUITAR
  • VOICE
  • RECORDING
  • SONGWRITER
  • VAUDEVILLE
  • TOURING
  • EMPRESS
  • MOTHER
  • LEGACY
  • INFLUENCE

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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