| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TUNE | Prep before playing |
| WARMEDUP | Practiced before playing |
| ATHLETES | They work out before playing |
| ANTHEM | It's often played before playing |
| RECITED | Spoke lyrics to audience before playing |
| RUMMAGE | Search for liquor before playing game (7) |
| SIT | What a cellist has to do before playing |
