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| Instruments of the orchestra | ||
| This site allows for study of the different instruments in the orchestra and you can also hear their sound via easy to reach sound files. ( http://www.playmusic.org/stage.html ) | ||
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| Identify the Instruments | ||
| On this site you can test your knowledge of the instruments by identifying their sound and matching it to the correct member of the orchestra. ( http://www.thirteen.org/publicarts/orchestra/ ) | ||
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| Jazz Instruments | ||
| Jazz instruments are featured on this site, which includes the members of the rhythm section and prominent solo instruments found in jazz groups. ( http://www.ccsn.nevada.edu/finearts/music/wherry/jazz/syllabus/instrument.html ) | ||
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| Early American Instruments | ||
| This Smithsonian site offers background information on early American instruments like the hammered dulcimer and the organ. ( http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/music.htm ) | ||
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| Words and Music | ||
| This site offers a wealth of information on world music instruments with many photos and links to sound files and also suggestions for starting your own library of music. ( http://www.asza.com/index.htm ) | ||
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| The Orchestra | ||
| This site covers the instruments of the orchestra, complete with sound files for identification along with ideas on concert etiquette, orchestral composers and terminology. ( http://www.brottmusic.com/default.htm ) | ||
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| Choral Groups | ||
| This is a great collection of choral music performances by the best groups in the business. It includes sound files of traditional mixed choirs, men's groups, women's groups, gospel ensembles, and lots more. ( http://www.geocities.com/hearchoirs/page1.html ) | ||
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| Synthesizers | ||
| This site offers a good description of the various forms of synthesizing music and the history of the devices that create these sounds. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer ) | ||
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| Free Demo Songs, etc. | ||
| This site offers many free music samples of popular styles including hip-pop, alternative, Christian, and even children's music. ( http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Sounds/Free_MP3s/ ) | ||
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