Crossword Puzzle Clues

Note that the number of letters in each answer is shown in parentheses.

Across

1. Two words. Title of recording by Whipple & Morales, or people on the 4th of July. (20)

14. From "A Chorus Line," ___ singular sensation… (3)

15. Country, abbrev. (3)

16. Much ___ About Nothing. (3)

17. Author of "The Raven. (3)

18. Member of the Rat Pack. He did it "his way." (7)

19. By Richard Strauss: "The Merry Pranks of ___ Eulenspiegel." (3)

21. In solfege, the seventh tone of the major scale. (2)

22. Key of famous 4th piano prelude by Frederick Chopin (Op. 28 #4), abbrev. (2)

24. "West Side Story" lyric: "When you’re a ___." (3)

26. "Tomorrow" is the hit song from this musical. (5)

28. Number of pianos needed to perform Sonata in D major, K.V. 448 by W. A. Mozart. (3)

30. Boxer Mohammed. (3)

32. Two words. Famous cellist. Great recording: "Hush" with Bobby McFerrin. (6)

33. Louis Armstrong International Airport city, abbrev. (2)

34. Two examples: "The sun is green." "A quarter note always gets five counts." (4)

35. "___ on a G String," by J.S. Bach. (3)

36. Composer Easley. Author of "The Structure of Recognizable Diatonic Tunings." (9)

41. John Cage is to notes as Jackson Pollock is to ______. (6)

42. Song by Cole Porter: "Don’t Fence __ In." (2)

43. Exclamation. (2)

44. Egyptian goddess. (4)

46. Friend. (3)

47. Pianist Enrique, or tennis player Stephanie. (4)

49. Group of islands, Bikini, i.e. (5)

51. Bravo! Frequently heard in flamenco performances. (3)

53. National association for doctors, abbrev. (3)

55. Composer Elliott, or president Jimmy. (6)

56. Composer of musical in 24 Across. (9)

58. Birthplace of composer in 3 Down, abbrev. (2)

61. Zig-___. (3)

62. The Latin abbreviation for this hand is m.d. (2)

64. Famous work by composer in 95 Across. Orchestrated by composer in 84 Down. (14)

68. Voice of Mighty Mouse, abbrev. (2)

69. "Classical ___," hit instrumental by Mason Williams. (3)

71. Musical: "Once ____ A Mattress." (4)

72. TV role that made Ron Howard famous. (4)

73. The Queen of Scat, Fitzgerald. (4)

75. Birthplace of composers Benjamin Britten, Gustav Holst and Frederick Delius, abbrev. (2)

76. Ragtime composer Scott, or rock singer Janis. (6)

79. Chord, played one note at a time, abbrev. (3)

81. Poet, dramatist and literary critic, Elliot. (2)

82. In solfege, the second tone of the major scale. (2)

83. Possible nickname for composer Schumann. (3)

84. Composer of "The Banjo." Born in city, 33 Across. (10)

89. Author of "The Inferno." (5)

92. Salmon eggs, i.e. (3)

93. Opera by Giuseppe Verde: "__ Traviata." (2)

94. Belonging to the composer in 36 Down. (3)

95. Composer of "An American in Paris" and "Porgy and Bess." (8)

97. See 88 Down. The instrument. (5)

100. The New York Opera, abbrev. (3)

101. For example, abbrev. (2)

102. In solfege, the fourth tone of the major scale. (2)

104. Hit song by Barry Mann, "__ Broadway." (2)

105. The body part that grew when that famous puppet made statements as in 34 Across. (4)

108. Opposite of 104 Across. (3)

111. Opera by Johann Strauss, "___ Fledermaus." (3)

113. Jazz pianist and composer, The Duke. (9)

114. Composer of "Ballet for Two Pianos" and partner of 23 Down. (7)

115. "You’re a Mean One, __ Grinch!" (2)

 

Down

1. Composer of "Appalachian Spring," "Rodeo" and "Billy the Kid." (7)

2. Electronic music composer Brian. (3)

3. Composer Dai-Keong or Civil War General Robert E. (3)

4. Jazz pianist and composer, The Count. (5)

5. His big hit was :Nola." (5)

6. The first part of a song, the beginning. (5)

7. Composer of "Linus & Lucy" and "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." (8)

8. Irving Berlin Musical: "__ Thousands Cheer." (2)

9. Composer of "A Wedding Sonata For Two Pianos." Author of "Harmonic Experience." (7)

10. Composer of "In C for Variable Ensemble" and "Song of the Emerald Runner." (5)

11. Jazz musician Tjader. (3)

12. Freely: __ lib. (2)

13. Negative. (2)

20. Three words. National anthem of 15 Across, "The ____ ________ _____." (18)

21. "____ There Was You," from "The Music Man," by Meredith Willson. (4)

23. Composer of "Sevillana Linda" and partner of 114 Across. (7)

24. Two words. Folk singer and song writer. 1997 recording: "Gone From Danger." (8)

25. To give off, i.e. X-rays. (4)

27. Same as 13 Down. (2)

29. Exclamation. Usually heard after performance by pianist John Browning. (3)

31. Altered seventh tone. Also the third element, abbrev. (2)

36. Composer of "Gaelic Symphony," Amy. (5)

37. House where Ravel, Debussy or Fauré might have lived. (7)

38. Musical: "Kiss Me ____." (4)

39. Olive, Sesame or Motor, i.e. (3)

40. Capital of country of composer of "Peer Gynt Suite." (4)

41. Indian solfege for "sol" or ma’s mate. (2)

42. In Spanish, "Sr." (2)

45. What you might do during the saddest part of an opera. (3)

46. Beats ___ minute," how tempos are often indicated. (3)

47. First name of 95 Across. (6)

48. Musical: "My ____ Lady." (4)

50. Truth __ dare. (2)

52. Shack, hut. A structure that rests upon another existing building.

54. South Florida hot spot. (5)

57. Nada, nothing, zero. (3)

59. Jazz composer and pianist Thelonius Sphere. (4)

60. "___, ___ Birdie," Musical by Charles Strouse. (3)

63. Music publishing company, ___ Leonard. (3)

65. Very quiet dynamic: pianissimo. (2)

66. Composer of "Stars and Stripes Forever." (5)

67. A really, really, really long time. (3)

70. Let’s start with a clean _____. (5)

74. Pianist Tatum. (3)

76. Mr. Clampett. (3)

77. Two words. Nickname for Clarence Smith. (7)

78. Composer of "The Concord Sonata," Charles. (4)

80. Message after the letter. (2)

81. Greater or less ___. (4)

83. Strings: not pizzicato. (5)

84. Composer of "Grand Canyon Suite." Orchestrated 64 Across. (5)

85. Exclamation, often followed by "ah!" (2)

86. Sound that the trolley bell makes. (5)

87. The French abbreviation for this hand is m.g. (2)

88. Belonging to Francis Scott. (4)

90. Wisdom usually accompanies old ___. (3)

91. Two notes alternating, abbrev. (2)

96. Birthplace of composer in 3 Down, abbrev. (2)

98. Particle. (3)

99. Lennon’s wife. (3)

103. Possible nickname for composers Berg, Glazounov and Scriabin. (2)

106. Song and Musical: "__ A Clear Day You Can See Forever." (2)

107. Expression of disdain. (2)

109. Dynamic: loud, then suddenly soft. (2)

110. The Sunshine State, abbrev. (2)

112. From "Oklahoma," "__ Just a Girl Who Can’t Say No." (2)

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