About this puzzle
A large print crossword about music and dancing: the piano in the parlor, the radio in the kitchen, a waltz at a wedding. Friendly clues and big squares make it a good pick for a sing-along afternoon.
The 12×12 grid prints with squares about .61 inches wide; its 12 answers run from 5 to 9 letters. How our large print crosswords are laid out.
Did you know?
- A standard piano has 88 keys: 52 white and 36 black.
- Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877, and the first words he recorded were “Mary had a little lamb.”
- The waltz grew popular in Vienna around 1800 and spread to ballrooms across Europe and America.
Talk about it
- What song takes you straight back to being a teenager?
- Did you dance at school dances, weddings or a dance hall? Who was your best partner?
- Did anyone in your family play an instrument at home?
- What was the first concert or show you ever went to?
Activity tip
Before the puzzle, ask everyone to name one favorite song. While the group solves, play a few of them quietly, and see who can name the singer. Many groups end up singing along.
Questions
Do I need to know a lot about music to solve it?
No. The clues describe everyday instruments and dances, so anyone can solve it, music lover or not.