Puzzle #72: Sounds Like Music

Hi friends!

Here today with an easy themed puzzle for you. I think this should play a bit more straightforward than usual, so put your speed-solving caps on and get to it!

No promises, but we might shake things up next time with a harder-than-usual themeless. In any event, thanks to Kelsey and joshsolves for helping to test this one.

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Mmm, pine nut tart with walnuts and rosemary

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