Pennsylvania State University
Penn State University: Design a Theme Park About Music
This is a WebQuest activity in which students design a theme park consisting of musical "Lands," of various styles and genres.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Moldenhauer Archives
The Moldenhauer Archives at the Library of Congress contain approximately 3,500 items documenting the history of Western music from the medieval period through the modern era.
Other
Classical Music Navigator: Forms and Styles
This alphabetized list of musical forms and styles briefly defines and describes the types of musical sounds and genres created throughout history.
PBS
Pbs: American Roots Music: Historical Background
What is American roots music? The term "American roots music" may not be a familiar one, and requires some explanation. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the term "folk music" was used by scholars to describe music made by whites of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Baroque Music
A Wikipedia article on Baroque music distinguishes it from the Renaissance and Classical styles, discusses the different musical genres the Baroque composers wrote in, lists the important features of Baroque music, and provides a list of...
Quia
Quia: World Music: Rags to Riches
Test your knowledge of music from around the world with this who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-style game. Click on the correct answer to each multiple-choice question, and move closer to "winning" a million dollars!
Other
Ld Pride: Learning Styles Explained
This resource helps explain the different styles of learning. Also includes tests to see what kind of a learner you are.
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Music History Online: Music of the 20th Century
This page covers a wide range of topics concerning 20th century music. Included are many references to styles and composers and terms found in 20th century music.
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Acadia University: Late Renaissance & Early Baroque Music
This article compares and contrasts Late Renaissance and Early Baroque music with narrative and a side-by-side chart.
Other
Federal Focus Jazz Band: Traditional Jazz Style Guide
A stylistic breakdown and analysis of traditional jazz. Distinguishes between the different types of this unique genre.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: The Music of the Romantic Era
Here is a nice introduction to the Romantic Era. It describes the various elements and the composers of this time.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Archive: New Orleans Jazz: Music!
Dozens of audio clips of New Orleans-style jazz music from different time periods: 1920s and 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, and the year 2000.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art: Music of Madagascar
Listen to a contemporary style of music from Madagascar, called "salegy," which blends the musical traditions of Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, and Indonesia.
Other
New Wave City: Home Page
A good, informative site describing New Wave music and fashion. Includes a history of New Wave City and how it has played a role in new wave music from 1977 to 1985.
PBS
Pbs: American Roots Music: Lesson Three: Gospel Music Meets a Wide Audience
The third lesson deals with the emergence of gospel as a form of popular music among a general public. Gospel is a musical genre with roots in the African American church, particularly in the South. Between the 1940s and the 1960s,...
Other
Music History Online: Music of the 19th Century
Learn about the various styles of music from the 19th century. From romanticism to nationalism, this website goes into detail about the history of 19th century music.
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Educorock: English, French, and Spanish Educational Music
These resources are available for purchase and may be of interest if you are wanting to learn to use popular styles of music as effective teaching and motivational tools. Music CDs help students to memorize basic grammar principles by...
Other
The Guide to Musical Theatre: Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Article about Bob Fosse musical revivals and new shows made in tribute to him, also includes information on Fosse dance style.
Other
Taiko: Japanese Drumming Style
Featuring information on the ancient Japanese drumming style known as taiko, this site offers a lot of information including its history, glossary as well as other resources.
Quia
Quia: Music Mania! "Rags to Riches"
Here's fun "game show" for students to test their knowledge of musical instruments. Players "win" up to a million dollars in this "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" style game.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Sojurn: Anatomy of a Fugue
A wonderful site with detailed descriptions of most of the aspects of a fugue, including some examples. The article gets very technical so a background in music theory would be helpful before exploring this site.
Other
Zadonu African Music and Dance Company
There are many videos of several African dance styles. Learn about the culture and history of these dances at this entertaining site.
Other
All Music: Kool and the Gang
This resource presents information on an influential funk group, Kool and the Gang. It contains very detailed information if you click on the "read more" link. Shows pictures and song titles of all of their albums, and includes a Kool...
BBC
Bbc Radio2: Sold on Song
If you love classic pop and rock songs and performers, you'll want to visit this site. Includes background information and audio, a glossary, a guide to songwriting styles, songwriting tips, music quizzes, interviews, and so much more....
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