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Music Wordsearch
In this music worksheet, students find 20 words related to music. The word search includes the names of 14 instruments and 6 composers.
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Music
In this music instructional activity, learners locate 54 words having to do with music. Terms include names of instruments as well as music vocabulary.
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Orchestra Band
In this music worksheet, students locate names of instruments found in a traditional orchestra as well as some general music terms.
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Orchestra: Wordsearch
For this word-search worksheet, student search for twenty-nine music terms having to do with instruments of the symphony orchestra.
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Homographs
In this language arts activity, students learn that a homograph has the same spelling as another word but a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation. On these 3 pages, students study 5 examples of homographs which have...
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Be Healthy for School
In this health worksheet, students learn the importance of healthy eating and fitness to do well in school. Students read the information and answer 6 essay questions about healthy foods and sports they enjoy.
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Musical Instruments
In this musical instrument worksheet, students will study a list of instruments. Students will focus on 20 instruments that are played with the hand and mouth together.
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Anniversary Dinner
In this anniversary dinner worksheet, students listen as the teacher reads out a description of a couple celebrating their anniversary over dinner.
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English Folk Music
In this English folk music activity, 8th graders read about the characteristics, instruments, and purpose of traditional music. They read about the history of folk music and contemporary uses of this type of music. They answer 10 short...
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Letters U-z
In this letters u-z activity, students practice tracing the upper and lower case letters u through z 4 times teach. Each letter is accompanied by a picture that begins with the letter.
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Peter and the Wolf
First graders integrate music and fairy tales to improve their listening and analytical skills. In this music and fairy tales lesson plan, 1st graders view and listen to the musical fairy tale 'Peter and the Wolf' using a SmartBoard....
The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Violins
A wonderful resource covering many aspects of the violin. Most explanations are made with video and audio clips of members of the Philharmonic Orchestra. Be sure to check out the players tips and tricks section.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Violin
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about wave harmonics on a string by looking closely at the sound produced by a violin. Test string tension with harmonic number on violin strings in a simulated practice. Understand sound waves...
Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Stringed Instruments: Violin
Recordings, photographs, and articles about rare and equisitely crafted violins by by Stradivari, Amati, Guarneri, and Vuillaume.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Guarneri "Twin" Violins
Pictures and descriptions of the Guarneri twin violins.
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David Gusset, Violin Maker
In addition to describing the work of violin maker David Gusset, this attractive site offers sections on instrument design, history, construction, materials, appraisal, and more.
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Violin online.com
Learn to play violin online. A complete beginning instructional course by a string educator. The resource would also be useful as a home tutor.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Horn Violin
Pictorial narrative of the history of the Horn Violin and its usuage today primarily in the Bihor region of Rumania.
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Pay the Piper: The Violin & the Viola
This informative article on the violin and viola includes the advantages and disadvantages of choosing to play one of these instruments. This website includes information on playing, maintaining, and repairing the violin and viola....
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Johnson String Instrument: Violin Basics
This resource is for beginning violinists to learn how to take care of their new instrument. Includes a labeled diagram of a violin and advice on maintenance.
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Peter Prier and Sons: Violins
Information on The Violin Making School of America, making violins and bows, appraising and repairing violins, and more. Great tips on choosing a student violin and caring for it.
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The Violin Site: Violin Making
If you are interested in learning how a violin is made, you will enjoy this site. There are also references to famous violin makers.
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Stradivarius Violins
An entry on the famous Stradivarius violins (and other stringed instruments) from the Smithsonian Institution.
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The American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers
This organization was founded in 1980 to promote high standards in the manufacture, training, and care of violins. Their site offers information on the group, its work, its code of ethics, and its yearly "Players Meet Makers" event.
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