The Sound of Music

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon (5)
  2. 6. A noblewoman who holds the rank of ___ or who is the wife or widow of a ___ (8)
  3. 7. A competitor thought likely to win (9)
  4. 11. United States lyricist who collaborated on many musical comedies (11)
  5. 14. United States railroad tycoon (plural) (5)
  6. 15. To carry out or ___ an action (7)
  7. 16. A woman religious (3)

Down

  1. 1. The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture (7)
  2. 3. A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers (plural) (6)
  3. 4. A German member of Adolf Hitler's political party (plural) (5)
  4. 5. A woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (9)
  5. 8. A land mass that projects well above its surroundings (8)
  6. 9. Young people (8)
  7. 10. A religious residence especially for nuns (7)
  8. 12. Alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower (9)
  9. 13. Informal group singing of popular songs (9)