Music Theory
Music theory.net: Rest Duration
A wonderful resource for teachers and students! Gives examples and explanations of rests and how they affect the sound of a musical piece. Simple illustrations and explanations make this animated site easy to follow.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Sound Is a Pressure Wave
Students see illustrated diagrams and animations to help them understand the pressure characteristics of a sound wave.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Boundary Behavior
Students study animations and diagrams to learn about the reflection behavior of sound waves.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Natural Frequency
Through animations, videos, and text, students discover that all objects have a natural frequency or set of frequencies at which they vibrate.
PBS
Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Games: Sounds Like Fun!
Cleverly animated game that alerts young learners to the musical sounds all around them in their everyday environments. A useful exercise in helping children understand sound patterns and repetitive beats and the meaning of start and...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: The Human Ear
Using diagrams and animations, students discover how the anatomy of the ear and the physics of sound waves work together to allow us to hear.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of New South Wales: School of Physics: Physclips: Interference
Physiclips thoroughly presents the concept of interference with animations and film clips. Learn about linear superposition, beats, and consonance in this learning module.
BBC
Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street
World on Your Street, although not actively maintained since 2005, is one answer to uncovering different sounds in world music. Find interviews with musicians who brought their music to the UK from many different parts of the globe....
New York Times
New York Times: Simulating the Masters
This site scientifically explains how 18th century master violin makers produced such beautiful sounds with their instruments. The use of animated graphics and brief explanations allow the viewer to understand how scientists are trying...