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African Music Encyclopedia: An online encyclopedia of African music, World Music, and International
music. allmusic: The allmusic website was created in 1995 as a place for music fans to indulge their passion. Whether you’re visiting allmusic to look up an out-of-print recording, to get our take on a new release, or simply to explore the world of music and see where it may lead, you’ve come to the right spot. The AMG editorial staff, along with hundreds of expert contributors (all music fanatics in their own right), has made allmusic the most comprehensive music reference source on the planet. We are all dedicated to creating and maintaining the knowledgeable, spirited content that music lovers and industry professionals have come to expect from AMG. The American Folklife Center : provides online access to selected portions of the Library of Congress collections. There are online presentations on various topics and the American Memory project provides online access to selected collections. Online content may include audio samples of music and stories, digital images of rare letters and photographs, and video clips. To use the featured collections in their entirety, please visit the Collections & Research Services page for information about doing research in the Reading Room. The American Variety Stage: A multimedia anthology selected from various Library of Congress holdings. This collection illustrates the vibrant and diverse forms of popular entertainment, especially vaudeville, that thrived from 1870-1920. Included are 334 English- and Yiddish-language playscripts, 146 theater playbills and programs, 61 motion pictures, 10 sound recordings and 143 photographs and 29 memorabilia items documenting the life and career of Harry Houdini. Anglicans Online | Music Resources:A Collection of resourcesfor choir masters, organists, music ministers, or anyone interested in music. Bach's Tour Of Musical Instruments: Lots of pictures of instruments. Take a test or play a game. Lots of fun! Best Web Sites: Music Bibliographic Databases Billboard Magazine:The International newsweekly of music, video and home entertainment. Castrati: Here you will find information about castrati - boys who were castrated for the purpose of singing alto in the church choirs. Celebrating Jazz: Find out everything you wanted to know about jazz at this site. Children's / Kid's Music Resources on the Web:Links to children's music resources across the web. Classical Music Web Directory Composers:A list of sites dedicated to famous composers, primarily classical. Demo Recording Sites:A list of sites of business who provide demo recording for artists. Different Music Periods & Specific Composers Essentials of Music: Whether you're a casual listener or a serious music student, here's the site for basic information about classical music. Created in cooperation with W.W. Norton & Company, it's built around Essential Classics, the series is specially designed to introduce you to the best music of every period. All through the site you'll find almost 200 excerpts from Essential Classics. You'll also find: Eras, Composers, and a Glossary. Evolution of the Instruments: Lots of pictures of instruments. Take a test or play a game. Lots of fun! eXcites's Music page Flutterby Entertainment : Personalized Childrens Music & Kids Songs on CD Made to order personalized childrens CDs. All names available. Order up to 3 names on 1 CD. Preview your childs name within the lyrics, listen to kids music samples and read our hilarious rhyming stories (childrens poems). Full-Text Music Databases Glossary of Musical Terms Gregorian Chant Resources:Links to gregorian Chant resources on the web. History of Classical Music :An exploration of classical music history from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century; including the main periods, subtopics, forms, and composers important to Classical music. History of Jazz :A brief look at jazz history of the 20th century. In addition to such styles as ragtime, the blues, bigband, bebop, and fusion, History of Jazz also includes short biographies on major jazz musicians. History of Rock Music by Piero Scaruffi Medieval and Renaissance Instruments: Have you ever wondered what a zink was? How about a lizard? Check out these amazing ancient instruments here. Music Award Sites:A list of sites covering both major and minor music awards around the world. Music Flashcards Music Heritage Network: Instrument Encyclopedia: View photos of instruments, listen to clips of music, and learn about different styles of music from around the world. Music Libraries:A collection of worldwide music libraries with an Internet presence. Music Notes: An Interactive Musical Experience: This site is for advanced music students. It covers theory, history, styles, professions, and instruments. Includes games. Music Organizations:A list of professional music organizations, musical organizations, and music indexes. Music of the Renaissance:A list of resources on European classical music written during the Renaissance - approximately 1400 to 1600. Music Resources for Teachers :Lesson plans and resources for music history, theory,ear training, early childhood music, and more. Also includes resources for teaching concert band. Musically Inclined: ThinkQuest: An excellent site! The Library includes theory lessons, interviews, instrument profiles, and more. The Concert Hall has lots of great sound files. The Interactive page contains games and tests that are fun and challenging. It even has a Help page to assist you in finding whatever it is you are looking for. Requires either the Flash Plugin or a 4.0 or later browser. The Music and Sounds of Venice Native American Music Sites:A list of sites devoted to Native American Music. Online Music Encyclopedia : An extensive reference source that includes information on composers, instruments, glossary of terms, MIDI library, and links to other sites. Online Music Scores:This site includes links to sites with scores that may be downloaded free of charge. Public Domain Music: A reference site to help identify public domain songs and public domain music. Public Domain Music Sequenced by Benjamin Robert Tubb:Featuring 19th century American music and early 20th century American music (1900-1923). Sound and Image Databases and Collections The Symphony Orchestra: Learn the history of the orchestra and its instruments. Then take the quiz or play the games to test your skill. The World of Music: Click a continent on the world map to learn about the history of music in that part of the world. |