Flipping Physics
Wind Instrument Frequencies
The equations for the harmonic frequencies of open and closed pipe wind instruments are derived. An animation of a longitudinal standing wave pattern in a closed pipe is shown. Displacement and pressure nodes and antinodes are shown.
Curated Video
The World of Woodwinds
Woodwinds are instruments that use airflow to create different sounds and notes. They usually have a tube-shaped body with holes or buttons to adjust the flow of air. Learn which instruments are considered part of the woodwind family and...
Curated Video
Ellen Ochoa: The First Female Hispanic Astronaut
In 1993, Ellen Ochoa wrote her name in the stars – as the first Hispanic woman to enter orbit. She continues to inspire generations of aspiring astronauts today.
AllTime 10s
10 Bizarre Phobias
Some people are afraid of spiders. Others heights. But there are some phobias that are less common and certainly more unsettling.
Super Geek Heroes
Musical Instruments with Ronnie Rock
Fun 3D animated learning episodes to support the early years development areas of Expressive Arts & Design. Ronnie Rock is a Super Geek Hero on a mission to learn! Ronnie sings about his favourite musical instruments by playing them one...
Odd Quartet
The Oldest Music on Earth
While excavating the Hohle Fels cave in southwestern Germany in 2008, scientists discovered a bone flute that turned out to be one of the oldest music instruments in the world. In this episode we take a closer look at the flute itself...
Odd Quartet
Music History - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Listener's Guide Music History
Rachmaninoff's piano concerto No. 2 is one of his most well known pieces, but did you know that Rachmaninoff struggled with depression and writer's block before being able to write this lovely piece of music? We look at the history...
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MS PAN Pilgrimage of societies for traditional costumes at abbey Maria Eck near Siegsdorf, Chiemgauer Alps / Siegsdorf, Bavaria, Germany
MS PAN Pilgrimage of societies for traditional costumes at abbey Maria Eck near Siegsdorf, Chiemgauer Alps / Siegsdorf, Bavaria, Germany
Bridgeman Arts
Band rehearsal in a big hall at the Paris Conservatoire, France, 1943
Clip 2 from the 1940s French documentary Les Cadets du Conservatoire (The Conservatory Cadets), about the story of the Cadets of National Conservatoire in Paris under German occupation in WWII. An orchestra rehearses in a big music hall...
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Jazz trio - piano, double bass and flautist / AUDIO
Jazz trio - piano, double bass and flautist / AUDIO
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Jazz trio - piano, double bass and flautist / AUDIO
Jazz trio - piano, double bass and flautist / AUDIO
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New York City Commemorates 10th Anniversary Of Sept. 11th Attacks
Crowds gather at St. Paul's Chapel during and after Ground Zero Ceremony / Man plays 'Amazing Grace' on flute as visitors view ribbons / CU messages on ribbons / Memorial to fallen fireman set up at gate New York City Commemorates 10th...
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WS People performing chinese traditional musical instruments/xian,shaanxi,China
Huayin Lao opera-World Immaterial Heritages
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35th annual St. Patrick's Day parade
Fifth Avenue lined with crowds on a rainy day / police on horse back toward camera / happy spectators in the rain / parade participants march toward the camera / traditionally dressed Scottish bagpipe players march / exterior of St...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Cartoon on 1935 US policy of neutrality
Title card: 'Shall we be dragged in again?' / VS cartoon showing 'USA' over doorway with bunting decoration; three figures with drums, placard, and flute, labeled France, England, and 'Save Ethiopia' approach with (Mussolini) Italy...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Governor-General of Algeria Maxime Weygand in Algiers
VS Algerians walking through city streets past a building with palm trees protected by two sentry boxes; Governor-General Maxime Weygand stands in Moorish-style windows / men playing a flute and banging drums / sentry at attention...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Funeral procession of Empress Dowager Teimei of Japan in cemetery in Tokyo
Two shots of tomb and tent over it where Empress Dowager Teimei will be interred / two shots of Shinto priests carrying banners marching in front of funeral procession / two shots of priests carrying religious objects in procession /...
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MS Old man playing chinese traditional musical instruments(Erhu and the Banhu) in park /Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
MS Old man playing chinese traditional musical instruments(Erhu and the Banhu) in park /Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Jamestown Reenactment
Jamestown Colonial Reenactment / Monument to Captain John Smith / Thomas Jefferson Home Monticello / Jamestown Reenactment on May 13, 1975 in Jamestown, Virginia (Footage by Getty Images)
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CU LS People play Traditional musical instruments with costumes/xian,shaanxi,China
CU LS People play Traditional musical instruments with costumes/xian,shaanxi,China
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Confetti on the ground after a wedding ceremony.
Wedding, Mature Adult, Champagne, Confetti, Party - Social Event, Bride, Balloon, Multi-generation Family, Close-up, Selective Focus, Childhood, Nature, Food And Drink, Cultures, White, People, Hand-held Shot, Medium Group Of People,...