Musical Crossword Puzzle
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One of Beethoven's popular sonata's. M …
Classical genius that was hard of hearing
A famous Fred, singer and dancer.
String instrument used by millions in symphony orchestras. V …
American dancer and actor, Fred Astaire dance partner. Ginger …
He sang "Strangers in the Night". Frank …
The number of lines on a music staff
Down
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Word used to describe two players (or two parts)
He sang "White Christmas". Bing …
Daughter of Judy Garland, she sang "Cabaret". Liza …
She said "There's no place like home" and sang "Over the Rainbow". Judy …
Instrument with black and white keys
Co-produced and played Donald Don Lockwood in "Singing in the Rain"
Has 5 lines and 4 spaces on which to write music
Legendary American guitar player and signer, died at the age of 42
Surname of a family, known worldwide through the movie "Sound of Music". Von …
Answers (in disorder)
Moonlight
Minnelli
Cosby
Garland
Astaire
Rodgers
Violin
Elvis
Staff
Duet
Trapp
Five
Piano
Sinatra
Kelly
Beethoven
Name that Tune
Play excerpts of songs (without the lyrics) and let the participants guess the name of the song. In a small group, the participants
could say the name as they think of it, or you could ask each participant to identify a song in turn. In a large group, try these
rules:
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Divide the group into three or four teams.
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Let the teams take turns in guessing the name of a song
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Each team member has to agree on one answer
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If someone guesses out of turn, start over with a new song or give the point to the other team
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If a team is stumped, go to the next team on the same song. If no team knows it, go to a new song
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Play for a specified length of time, a certain number of rounds or until one team reaches a certain score
Little Tips !
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Ask your residents what were their favorite songs. What memories are associated to them.
Find recordings of the songs and play them to your residents
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Sing the songs as a group for added fun !
Signature Songs
If you can find the recordings, play signature songs (songs for which an artist was particularly known for) of popular singers and
let the participants guess who it is. If you do not have the recordings, you or a volunteer could either play or sing the song, or
you could name the song and let the participants name the singer with whom it was associated. If your group enjoys singing, you
could sing some of the songs together. Here are a few examples of signature songs:
“Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen” or “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” – Andrews Sisters
“Mona Lisa” or “Unforgettable” – Nat “King” Cole
“Back in the Saddle Again” or “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” – Gene Autry
“Sentimental Journey” – Doris Day or Les Brown
“Manana is Soon Enough for Me” or “Fever” – Peggy Lee
“That’s Amoré” or “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime” – Dean Martin
“Hound Dog” or “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” – Elvis Presley
“When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain” or “God Bless America” – Kate Smith
“Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day” or “White Christmas” – Bing Crosby
“Thanks for the Memory” – Bob Hope
“A-Tisket, A-Tasket” – Ella Fitzgerald
“Over the Rainbow” – Judy Garland
“God Bless the Child” – Billie Holiday
“I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta my Hair” – Mary Martin
“I Left My Heart in San Francisco” – Tony Bennett
“Dream Along with Me” or “Catch a Falling Star” – Perry Como
“Top Had” or “Cheek to Cheek” – Fred Astaire
“Everything’s Coming Up Roses” or “I Got Rhythm” – Ethel Merman
“I’ll Never Smile Again” or “Strangers in the Night” – Frank Sinatra
Lyrics Quiz
Ask your residents to complete the lyrics using the clues on the left column.
The answers appear in the right column.
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To what city am I saying “Arrivederci”?
Where did I find my thrill?
Thank Heaven for who?
I could have danced how long?
Elvis Presley said not to step on what?
How many trombones were in the big parade?
How many coins were in the fountain?
It’s a long, long way to where?
I want some red roses for whom?
When does everybody love somebody?
What makes the world go round?
What is the red, red robin going to do?
A kiss is just a kiss and what?
Let there be peace on earth and what?
Roma
On Blueberry Hill
Little girls
All night
His blue suede shoes
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Tipperary
A blue lady
Sometime
Love
Come bob, bob, bobbin’ along
A sigh is just a sigh
Let it begin with me
Discussion
Take a break with your residents to discuss their musical memories. Here are a few topic suggestions.
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Share your earliest memory of song singing. Did your family sing together? Did you sing in school? What songs did you
sing?
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Who is your favorite song composer? Do you remember what songs he or she wrote?
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Who were your favorite singers? Did you ever see any of them perform live? Did you hear them on the radio?
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Did you ever sing for groups or on the stage? Tell us about the experience. Have you performed in a talent show or a
singing competition? Tell us about it.
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Which songs have particular meaning for you in your life, positive or negative? Tell us how they affected your outlook.
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Do you ever remember singing songs in the movie theater with the words flashing out on the screen (Song Slides)? Did
you ever “Sing along with Mitch Miller” on television?
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What were your favorite variety shows on television (e.g.: The Ed Sullivan Show, Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour, Hollywood
Palace, The Lawrence Welk Show, etc.)
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Activities taken from Beckie Karras, (2005). Down Memory Lane: Topics and Ideas for Reminiscence Groups (2nd Ed.) Maryland:
ElderSong Publications Inc.