Words That Start With "Z"
Music Theory Lingo
The World's Rivers
Two Word Alliteration
2000's Music
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This brand of plastic bags, known for its airtight seal and convenience, is commonly used for food storage and organization, helping to keep items fresh and prevent spills.

Ziploc

200

This Italian musical term instructs musicians to gradually lower the volume of the music.

Decrescendo

200

This river flows through southern England, including the city of London.

Thames River 

200

This term, popularized by McDonald's, refers to the option of upgrading a meal to a larger portion.

Super Size

200

This artist released the hit song "Toxic" in 2003, which features a seductive beat and lyrics about an irresistible but dangerous romance.

Britney Spears

400

This branch of biology focuses on the study of animals, including their physiology, behavior, evolution, and classification, and is essential for understanding biodiversity.

Zoology

400

These are the four main vocal ranges commonly found in choral music, from highest to lowest.

Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass 

400

This river carved the Grand Canyon and flows through the southwestern United States and Mexico, providing water to millions in the arid regions it traverses.

Colorado River

400

This 2003 film stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis as a mother and daughter who magically switch bodies, leading to comedic chaos and life lessons.

Freaky Friday

400

This 2004 hit features artists Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, and became a club anthem known for its catchy chorus and infectious beat, dominating the charts and airwaves.

Yeah!

600

This machine is used to resurface ice rinks, smoothing out the surface after skating or hockey games, and is often seen in action during intermissions at ice hockey games.

Zamboni

600

This musical symbol, often called a "bird's eye," tells musicians to hold a note or rest longer than its usual duration until the conductor signals to move on.

Fermata 

600

This river is the second longest in Europe, flowing through ten countries including Germany, Austria, and Hungary, before emptying into the Black Sea.

Danube River 

600

This dangerous game involves a revolver loaded with a single bullet, where players take turns pulling the trigger while pointing the gun at their own heads, hoping to avoid firing the bullet.

Russian Roulette

600

This artist released the hit song "It Wasn't Me" in 2000, featuring a catchy narrative about infidelity and denial, which became a major success and showcased his distinctive voice and style.

Shaggy

800

This term refers to the fertilized egg that results from the union of a sperm cell and an ovum, marking the first stage of development in a new organism.

Zygote

800

This articulation marking tells musicians to play notes in a short, detached manner, often indicated by a dot above or below the note.

Staccato 

800

This river, considered sacred in Hinduism, flows through India and Bangladesh, providing water and sustenance to millions along its course to the Bay of Bengal.

Ganges River

800

This term is used to describe a vehicle that consumes a significant amount of fuel, often resulting in lower fuel efficiency compared to other cars.

Gas Guzzler

800

This 2004 track features Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams and includes the lyrics “You gotta get it hot,” and "When the pimps in the crib".

Drop It Like It's Hot

1000

This German term describes a situation in chess where a player is put at a disadvantage because they must make a move, even though any possible move would worsen their position.

Zugzwang

1000

These are pairs of notes that sound the same but are written differently, like F# and G♭.

Enharmonic 

1000

This river, the second longest in Africa and the world’s deepest, flows through a vast rainforest and serves as a vital waterway for Central Africa.

Congo River 

1000

In "The Hunger Games" series, this term refers to the special, brutal editions of the annual Hunger Games that occur every 25 years, featuring unique twists and challenges.

Quarter Quell

1000

This 1999 song by Christina Aguilera became the first Billboard Hot 100 number one hit of the year in 2000.

What A Girl Wants