Instrument Family Word Searches

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These instrument family word searches offer a fun twist to traditional puzzles, making them a great way for students to explore and reinforce the instrument families of the orchestra. Each puzzle features a hidden object at the center, adding an extra layer of discovery, along with clear, easy-to-read answer keys. Best of all, there’s no prep required—just print the PDFs and you’re ready to go!

This resource is perfect for:

✅ general music teachers

✅ substitute teachers

✅ student teachers

✅ homeschoolers

Instrument Family Word Searches Include:

5 word searches in PDF format

brass family
woodwind family
percussion family
keyboard family
string family

5 answer keys

includes answer for hidden note/symbol

Pairs perfectly with my Instruments of the Orchestra Presentation

List of Instruments & Parts

Brass Family
- trumpet
- tuba
- cornet
- valves
- water key
- euphonium
- horn
- trombone
- bugle
- flugelhorn
- sousaphone
- mouthpiece
- slide
- bell
- tubing
- baritone

Keyboard Family
- piano
- harpsichord
- melodica
- keytar
- synthesizer
- celesta
- accordion
- harmonium
- clavichord
- fortepiano
- digital piano
- midi keyboard controller
- electric piano
- electric organ
- pipe organ

Percussion Family
- maracas
- claves
- timpani
- cymbals
- guiro
- triangle
- castanets
- snare drum
- bass drum
- woodblock
- bongos
- slapstick
- gong
- sleigh bells
- temple blocks
- cowbell
- anvil
- flexatone

String Family
- violin
- banjo
- guitar
- cello
- double bass
- harp
- viola
- ukulele
- mandolin
- strings
- body
- fingerboard
- bridge
- tuning pegs
- bow
- neck
- acoustic
- electric

Woodwind Family
- piccolo
- flute
- oboe
- clarinet
- bassoon
- recorder
- bagpipe
- english horn
- reed
- vibration
- keys
- single reed
- double reed
- mouthpiece
- saxophone