ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: My Sound Is the Best! [Pdf]
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...
Indiana University
Rhythm and Meter in Tonal Music: Glossary
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.
Quia
Quia: 2003 Music Review
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!
Other
Ruby Cliff Computing: Elements of Music Notation
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.
BBC
Bbc Radio2: Sold on Song
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....
Other
Music Theory First Aid for Struggling Students
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.
Music Theory
Music theory.net
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.
Other
Tone Savvy: E Music Theory
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.
Music Education
Music Education: Introduction to Reading Music
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.
Toby Rush
Music Theory: Sonata Allegro Form [Pdf]
A music theory worksheet regarding sonata allegro form. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
Toby Rush
Music Theory: Ternary Form [Pdf]
A music theory worksheet regarding ternary form. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Musical Terms and Glossary
Terms and words used in music. Learn about musical terminology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Harmony and Counterpoint I
A complete online course on the topic of harmony in music. Resource offers projects and examples, assignments, and exams with solutions.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Harmony and Counterpoint Ii
A complete, undergraduate level online class on harmony in music. Resource includes all course materials, projects, examples, assignments and exams with solutions.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 44: Compositional Techniques
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...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Read Music
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...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Fractions in Music
In this lesson plan, students explore the relationship between fractions and musical pitch. Media resources and teaching materials are included.
Other
Note Worthy: Music Terms Used in Note Worthy Composer
This site is a glossary of music terms that are used with Note Worthy Composer and can be inserted into the menu.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Music Word Bank [Pdf]
A word bank of thirteen musical terms.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Musical Fractions
In this lesson plan, students will explore fractions through rhythmic sequences. Media sources and teaching materials are included.
Other
The Tonal Centre: Tonality
Study the aspects of music tonality with this site. Chords, scales and cadences are all explained as they relate to tonality.
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Music
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.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: "Elements of Drama" [Pdf]
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...
Other
Maryl Neff: Definition of Folk Music
This resource provides an excellent introduction to the folk music genre and its elements.
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