Popular Music Crossword Puzzle - Free Printable

To solve the crossword puzzle, let's go through each clue and determine the correct answers. Here are the solutions with explanations:

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Across:

1. [2] This is the main section of a song and includes the hook.
- The main section of a song that typically includes the hook is the chorus.
- Answer: CHORUS

2. [4] AC/DC is an example of a ______ rock band.
- AC/DC is known for their heavy metal music.
- Answer: HEAVY

3. [6] Another name for the tune of a song.
- The tune of a song is also called the melody.
- Answer: MELODY

4. [8] A song with a political or social message is a ______.
- Songs with political or social messages are often referred to as protest songs.
- Answer: PROTEST SONG

5. [10] Another name for indie music, means "self-reliant."
- Indie music is also known as DIY (Do-It-Yourself) music.
- Answer: DIY

6. [11] Backup singers add ______ to a song.
- Backup singers enhance the vocal harmony of a song.
- Answer: HARMONY

7. [12] This woodwind instrument is often used in jazz music.
- The saxophone is a common woodwind instrument in jazz.
- Answer: SAXOPHONE

8. [13] Musical word describing the speed of a song.
- The term for the speed of a song in music is tempo.
- Answer: TEMPO

9. [16] A genre of popular music that began in Jamaica and pioneered by Bob Marley.
- Reggae music originated in Jamaica and was popularized by Bob Marley.
- Answer: REGGAE

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Down:

1. [1] An American genre of music that began in the 1950s and popularised by Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles.
- This describes soul music, which became popular in the 1950s and was championed by artists like Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles.
- Answer: SOUL

2. [2] C, Am, G, and F are all examples of ______.
- These are chord names, so they are examples of chords.
- Answer: CHORDS

3. [3] A drum kit adds ______ to a song.
- Drum kits provide rhythm to a song.
- Answer: RHYTHM

4. [4] A genre of music similar to heavy metal, scream + emo.
- This describes metalcore, which combines elements of heavy metal with screaming vocals and emo influences.
- Answer: METALCORE

5. [7] This song is one of Dua Lipa's greatest hits and includes the words "You want me."
- Dua Lipa's hit song "Don't Start Now" includes the lyrics "You want me."
- Answer: DON'T START NOW

6. [9] This section of a song tells a story.
- The part of a song that tells a story is the verse.
- Answer: VERSE

7. [14] This is the final section of a song.
- The final section of a song is the outro.
- Answer: OUTRO

8. [15] This Camila Cabello song includes the words "Ooh-na-na."
- Camila Cabello's song "Havana" features the repeated phrase "Ooh-na-na."
- Answer: HAVANA

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Final Answer:

The completed crossword puzzle looks like this:

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C H O R U S
H E A V Y
M E L O D Y
P R O T E S T S O N G
D I Y
H A R M O N Y
S A X O P H O N E
T E M P O
R E G G A E
S O U L
C H O R D S
R H Y T H M
M E T A L C O R E
D O N ' T S T A R T N O W
V E R S E
O U T R O
H A V A N A
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Boxed Answer (if applicable):
There is no specific boxed answer mentioned in the clues, so the solution is the completed crossword.

Final Answer Boxed:
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