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Mystical Methods of Sound Creation
A challenging crossword exploring rare and unusual instrumental techniques used to create unique sounds.
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Across
  • 1. Playing two strings at once on a string instrument
  • 2. Playing string instruments using the wood of the bow
  • 3. Fast, sweeping slide across strings
  • 7. Producing multiple tones simultaneously on wind instruments
  • 10. Rapid repetition of a single note or chord
  • 12. Sliding continuously between two pitches
  • 13. String snapped against the fingerboard for a percussive effect
  • 15. Wind instrument tone created with extra air for a soft effect
  • 19. Rapid bowing technique producing a fluttering sound
Down
  • 4. Using the bow on non-string surfaces for rhythmic effect
  • 5. Playing near the bridge to create a glassy tone
  • 6. Producing tones lower than the fundamental pitch
  • 8. Plucking a string while stopping it to create a percussive sound
  • 9. Producing a harsh, gritty sound by dragging the bow forcefully
  • 11. Plucking strings with fingers instead of bowing
  • 14. Throwing the bow lightly onto the string causing a bouncing sound
  • 16. Banjo picking style using thumb and fingers in a rhythmic pattern
  • 17. Bow lightly over the fingerboard to produce a flute-like sound
  • 18. Lightly touching strings to produce high-pitched overtones
  • 20. Slight pitch variation to enrich tone

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