FAQ's
Collection of frequently asked questions for the Music Education website of About.Com
What is Surf Music?
More information and examples of surf music.
More information and examples of surf music.
What is the significance of the phrase "the day the music died?"
Explanation on the significance of the phrase, "the day the music died."
Explanation on the significance of the phrase, "the day the music died."
What is the 27 Club?
More information on the so-called 27 Club
More information on the so-called 27 Club
What is a Strophic Song?
More information on the strophic song form.
More information on the strophic song form.
What is Heavy Metal?
The origin and development of heavy metal music.
The origin and development of heavy metal music.
What is Funk Music?
An introduction to funk music, with brief description and artist list.
An introduction to funk music, with brief description and artist list.
What is Disco Music?
Take a trip back to memory lane and relive the magic of disco music.
Take a trip back to memory lane and relive the magic of disco music.
What are Work Songs?
More information on work songs - what is it and why is it sung?
More information on work songs - what is it and why is it sung?
What is Art Song?
Learn the characteristics of an art song.
Learn the characteristics of an art song.
What is Musicology?
Learn the scope and definition of musicology.
Learn the scope and definition of musicology.
What are Mondegreens?
Find out the meaning of modegreen and where this word came from.
Find out the meaning of modegreen and where this word came from.
What is a riff?
Definition of the word "riff" plus some song samples.
Definition of the word "riff" plus some song samples.
What is a hook?
Definition of the word "hook" as used in music, with examples for further reference.
Definition of the word "hook" as used in music, with examples for further reference.
How can I support my child's music education if I'm not musically inclined?
A readers question and my practical advice.
A readers question and my practical advice.
What Are Musical Palindromes?
Explanation of what musical palindromes are.
Explanation of what musical palindromes are.
What is Plainchant?
The definition and brief history of plainchant.
The definition and brief history of plainchant.
What are Bands?
Historical information about bands, description, different types of bands and links to band websites.
Historical information about bands, description, different types of bands and links to band websites.
What Is Chamber Music?
Meaning of chamber music and music samples.
Meaning of chamber music and music samples.
What Is Choral Music?
Meaning and music samples of choral music.
Meaning and music samples of choral music.
What is Liturgical Music?
Meaning and samples of liturgical music.
Meaning and samples of liturgical music.
What is an Orchestra?
Definition of orchestra as well as historical background, instruments and links to orchestra websites.
Definition of orchestra as well as historical background, instruments and links to orchestra websites.