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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: My Sound Is the Best! [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students will use music as an impetus for stating and supporting opinions. They will compose an opinion poster based on a narrative about a train using percussion instruments. This will involve group work which can lead...
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Indiana University

Rhythm and Meter in Tonal Music: Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
The glossary of terms is extensive from accent, to accent metrique, accent of climax, accent of discontinuity, accent of image shift, accent pathetique, accent rhythmique, and accent structure.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: 2003 Music Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Play musical Jeopardy! Test your knowledge of sound, instruments of the orchestra, music elements, music notation, and rhythm. Play this interactive game by yourself, or with a friend!
eBook
Other

Ruby Cliff Computing: Elements of Music Notation

For Students 9th - 10th
Fine site that focuses on music notation and on learning how to read it with a focus on the guitar. Includes charts, tips, and other useful information.
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BBC

Bbc Radio2: Sold on Song

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Music Theory First Aid for Struggling Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides music theory information on such topics as rhythm, intervals, scales, chords, etc. Also, there is a fine section which describes the basic concepts of form and structure.
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Music Theory

Music theory.net

For Students 9th - 10th
An online beginning music theory and ear training site. This site is for students to use at home to reinforce what they learn in class.
Unit Plan
Other

Tone Savvy: E Music Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides good online learning games and exercises for music theory. It also has a lot of options for teachers if they choose to subscribe.
Handout
Music Education

Music Education: Introduction to Reading Music

For Students 9th - 10th
A very simple explanation of the very basics of music reading. This is really good for the singer who wants to understand more about what is on the musical page. Not very advanced- very basic.
Handout
Toby Rush

Music Theory: Sonata Allegro Form [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A music theory worksheet regarding sonata allegro form. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
Handout
Toby Rush

Music Theory: Ternary Form [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A music theory worksheet regarding ternary form. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Music for Kids: Musical Terms and Glossary

For Students 1st - 9th
Terms and words used in music. Learn about musical terminology.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Harmony and Counterpoint I

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete online course on the topic of harmony in music. Resource offers projects and examples, assignments, and exams with solutions.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Harmony and Counterpoint Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, undergraduate level online class on harmony in music. Resource includes all course materials, projects, examples, assignments and exams with solutions.
Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 44: Compositional Techniques

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young music students rarely see or, better still, hear a connection between the different types of scales, modes, intervals and other compositional techniques such as meter, tonality, and form used in both traditional 'Art' music and...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Read Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Like an actor's script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and when to play it (the rhythm). Sheet music may look complicated, but once you've gotten the hang of a few simple elements like notes, bars and...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Fractions in Music

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson plan, students explore the relationship between fractions and musical pitch. Media resources and teaching materials are included.
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Other

Note Worthy: Music Terms Used in Note Worthy Composer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a glossary of music terms that are used with Note Worthy Composer and can be inserted into the menu.
Handout
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Music Word Bank [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A word bank of thirteen musical terms.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Musical Fractions

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson plan, students will explore fractions through rhythmic sequences. Media sources and teaching materials are included.
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Other

The Tonal Centre: Tonality

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the aspects of music tonality with this site. Chords, scales and cadences are all explained as they relate to tonality.
Handout
Rudiments of Wisdom

Rudiments of Wisdom: Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about musical elements with cartoons. These hand drawn cartoons offer the viewer a different way to read about music other than the traditional text and pictures.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: "Elements of Drama" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This two-page PDF provides a list and brief explanation of the "Elements of Drama" based on the structure of Greek Drama as outlined by Aristotle. These include: Thought, Theme, Ideas; Action, Plot; Characters, Language, Music, and...
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Other

Maryl Neff: Definition of Folk Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an excellent introduction to the folk music genre and its elements.

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