Measures of music

Find three groups of three connected words.

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Choose three words, then submit your group.

Puzzle notes

This original practice board has nine words and three intended categories. Look for specific shared meanings rather than a broad association. It is part of TrioNine’s 38-puzzle collection, published October 1, 2026.

Words on this board: PIZZICATO, ARCO, TREMOLO, DUET, TRIO, QUARTET, CLARINET, OBOE, BASSOON.

Reveal this puzzle’s three groups and explanations

String playing techniques

PIZZICATO · ARCO · TREMOLO

These describe plucking, bowing or rapidly repeating a note.

Music ensembles

DUET · TRIO · QUARTET

These groups contain two, three and four performers respectively.

Wind instruments with reeds

CLARINET · OBOE · BASSOON

These instruments produce sound using reeds.

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