Five traditional African musical instruments are highlighted at this Smithsonian site: two types of drums, the thumb piano (mucapata), harp, and whistles. Includes historical facts about the instruments.

Access the world musical instrument collection of the Music Department of Wesleyan University through this virtual museum interface. Search for and learn about instruments by type, geographic location, instrument material, and genre....

In this online exhibition, learn about the evolution of the electric guitar by browsing dozens of influential guitar models. Through diagrams and audio samples, discover how different types of electric guitars work and sound.

This site contains 24 audio links to ancient Greek music and inscriptions as well as a link to types of Homeric (Greek) singing.

Information on music from Colonial America. Includes information on the types of instruments used and the functions of the songs that were written.

Kids learn about the popular string instrument the guitar. Types of guitars, different parts, how to play, and more.