Music Crossword — 8 October 2026

Across

1. 3. Those who perform songs, often with great emotion. (7)
2. 6. Call and response style often used in choral music. (9)
3. 9. Musical compositions often with lyrics and melody. (5)
4. 12. This lively dance style originated in the 1920s blues scene. (6)
5. 13. Musical composition typically in three or four movements. (6)
6. 14. Global music sensation often topping the charts. (8)
7. 15. The highest vocal range in choral music. (7)

Down

1. 1. Genre that originated in the Bronx in the 1970s (6)
2. 2. Style of music often associated with loud trumpets and trombones (6)
3. 4. Low-frequency sound often associated with music genres like jazz. (4)
4. 5. Spontaneous performance often seen in jazz music (8)
5. 7. Musical elements that create harmony and melody. (5)
6. 8. Someone who performs or composes music professionally. (8)
7. 10. Religious leader known for singing in services. (6)
8. 11. Improvisational performance often by jazz musicians (7)