These websites are about musical instruments. Hear the sounds that different instruments make, read about unusual instruments, and play games. There are links to various eThemes Resources on music topics.
New York Philharmonic: Instrument Storage Room
Learn all about popular musical instruments on this fun website. Includes audio and video clips. Roll the mouse over the cartoon and see what instruments appear.
America's Story: Percussion Instruments
Read about these percussion instruments. Includes audio clips.
America's Story: Uncommon Instruments
Read about these unusual instruments. Includes audio clips.
Arts Alive: Instrument Lab
Click on the links to find out more about the instruments used in an orchestra. You can view virtual instruments and their sound.
ThinkQuest: Face the Music
This student created website has information and audio clips of various instruments. Click on the G-clef next to "Encyclopedia" to read about various instruments. Click on the G-clef next to "Create Your Own" for instructions on building your own musical instruments.
Enchanted Learning: Musical Instruments
Here are links to printouts on many different instruments. Most printouts challenge students to label the parts of the instrument. NOTE: This site includes ads.
PBS: Accordion Dreams
Find out all about this fun instrument. Includes a 3D accordion for students to explore.
ThinkQuest: Then There Was Trumpet
Learn all about the trumpet on this student-created website.
Quia: Musical Instruments: Hangman
Try this hangman puzzle where the answers are musical instruments.
Quia: Music Mania
Test your knowledge of musical instruments with this fun game.
SuccessLink: Musical Marvels
In this lesson plan, students will learn about sound and pitch and create their own musical instruments for fictitious radio contest.
eThemes Resource: Famous People: Composers
These websites are about famous music composers throughout history. Learn about Bach, Beethoven, the Gershwin brothers, and other famous composers. There are games, sound clips, and video clips. Includes links to eThemes Resources on various music topics.
eThemes Resource: Music: Overview
These websites give an overview of music terms. Learn about rhythm, pitch, and sheet music. Includes games, worksheets, and glossaries. There are links to eThemes Resources on a variety of music topics.
eThemes Resource: Music: Genres
These websites are about various modern genres of music. Learn about jazz, country, rock and roll, mariachi music, and more. Some website include audio and video clips and interactive timelines. There are links to various eThemes Resources on music topics.
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