In this music worksheet, students learn about the sonata form of music composition. Students read about the 3 main sections of the sonata form: exposition, development and recapitulation followed by a coda. There are no questions on the...

In this music worksheet, students read information about the pentatonic scale and the notes that are included in it. Students discover that the pentatonic scale is typical of Chinese music. There are no questions on the page.

The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.

From a major publisher of classical music, this website provides a brief biography and picture of literally hundreds of composers of classical music. The discographies at the bottom of each biography allow you to find CDs and often...

Visit this site to read about the life and works of great composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, plus many more!

This article compares and contrasts Late Renaissance and Early Baroque music with narrative and a side-by-side chart.

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...

A detailed site containing information in the following sections: photos, biography, and archived news articles about avant-garde pianist/composer Cecil Taylor.

A brief overview of composer George Gershwin, accompanied with audio samples of his music.

A short and concise history of musical theater with two early performers and a composer highlighted.

Wikipedia offers detailed information on music theory, a set of systems for analyzing, classifying, and composing music and the elements of music.

A great resource for learning about some of America's greatest composers and songwriters. From Irving Berlin to George Gershwin, among other, this resource provides biographies, pictures and some video.

Short bio with listing of works by genre with dates composed. Just click on "Lully".

This site is a tribute to the great composer. Includes some biographical history, pictures of the places he performed, and commentary on his works.

At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...

This site contains the most significant artistic output of the most important composers within each historical period.

Find out what kinds of musical things occurred throughout history on any given day of the year. Key in a date and find out what composers were born or died, etc.

Biographies of more than forty women composers whose works, if not their fame, rival men composers of the same time period. Biographies are generally accompanied by a list of some works by the composer, with brief descriptions. Of...

A brief biography of the Spanish composer and pianist, Isaac Albeniz. In French.

Biographical sketch of Tania Leon, Cuban composer, and conductor.

As part of a larger look at the American musical, this brief look at the popularity of the operetta in the last part of the 19th century discusses why it was so popular with the middle class. Included is a short video that discusses...

A 1980 Down Beat Hall of Fame inductee, saxophonist Dexter Gordon has lead a successful career in the field of jazz. Read a biography, view pictures and view a list of his recordings on this website.

Visit this website for short biographies of some of the African American singers and composers who have contributed to the world of Classical music.

This site has a concise summary of the contributions of composer Richard Rodgers to American music and theater. Centennial tribute provides a brief biography and extensive exploration of the musical influences which shaped Rodgers career.