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Famous Composers and Their MentorsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 19:38:27 EST
It's quite fascinating to read about the lives of prominent composers of the past. There's always something new to discover about them; their childhood, the struggles they had to overcome, their bo…
The Mighty Five - Russian Nationalist Composers…Created: 2009-10-23 @ 17:47:46 EDT Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:13:29 EDT
Also known as "The Mighty Five," "The Five," "The Russian Five" or “The Mighty Little Heap”; it refers to a group of Russian composers who wanted t…
minuet and trio - Definition of Minuet and TrioCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 19:46:40 EDT
Definition of minuet and trio…
theme and variation - Definition of Theme and VariationCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 18:23:51 EDT
Meaning of theme and variation…
Sonata Form - Definition of Sonata FormCreated: 2009-10-15 @ 09:08:05 EDT
The meaning and structure of a sonata form…
The Oratorio - History and Composers of OratoriosCreated: 2009-10-08 @ 08:57:08 EDT Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 09:10:19 EDT
Description, brief history and examples of oratorios written by notable composers…
What's Your Favorite Love Song? - Share Your Thoughts…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 02:06:07 EDT Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 02:22:06 EDT
It's amazing how much memory we associate to a particular song, especially love songs. If there's one type of song that we will never grow tired of, it is the ever popular love song. Mellow or upbe…
The Fugue - The Baroque FugueCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 20:13:19 EDT
More information on the fugue, its elements and composers who wrote fugues…
Concerto Grosso - Baroque Concerto GrossoCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 20:42:39 EDT
Definition of the Baroque concerto grosso…
Instruments of the Modern Orchestra - Modern Orchestral InstrumentsCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:56:06 EDT
By the 1700s, other instruments that were designed soon took over the role of previous instruments. Wind instruments such as bassoons, flutes and oboes were paired. By the 19th century, instruments…
Instruments of the Early Orchestra - Early Orchestral InstrumentsCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 22:26:34 EDT
The 1600s to the 1700s saw the development of string and wind instruments that soon replaced its early form. Musical instruments of the early orchestra include the following…
What is Serialism - SerialismCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 10:50:50 EDT
Definition of serialism…
Whats is Impressionism in Music? - ImpressionismCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 10:18:46 EDT
Meaning of the word impressionism…
Profile of Manuel de Falla - Manuel de Falla BiographyCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 16:27:22 EDT Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 17:45:40 EDT
More information on the 20th century Spanish composer Manuel de Falla…
Profile of Karlheinz Stockhausen - Karlheinz Stockhausen BiographyCreated: 2009-08-28 @ 11:01:27 EDT
More information on the 20th century German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen…
Profile of Edgard Varese - Edgard Varese BiographyCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 22:06:14 EDT
More information on 20th century composer and innovator of electronic music Edgard Varese…
Profile of Ernest Bloch - Ernest Bloch BiographyCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 21:09:52 EDT
More information on the early 20th century composer Ernest Bloch…
Profile of Darius Milhaud - Darius Milhaud ProfileCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 19:30:11 EDT
More information on French 20th century composer Darius Milhaud…
Musics' Dynamic Duos - Songwriters/Lyricists/Librettist Tandems, Son…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 01:23:01 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 01:25:59 EDT
Many chart-topping songs and award-winning stage productions are the results of creative collaborations among brilliant composers, musicians, librettists and lyricists. Here we will look at 5 of mu…
Profile of Silvestre Revueltas - Silvestre Revueltas InfoCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 04:03:21 EDT Updated: 2009-08-11 @ 04:07:56 EDT
More information on Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas…
Profile of Carlos Chavez - Carlos Chavez BiographyCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 23:18:23 EDT Updated: 2009-08-11 @ 02:51:17 EDT
More information on 20th century Mexican composer Carlos Chavez…
Composer and Friends - Composers and Their Friendships, Music and Fr…Created: 2009-08-03 @ 02:28:54 EDT Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 06:47:53 EDT
Exploring the lives of famous composers and the lasting friendships they formed along the way…
Peter and the Wolf - Characters and Instruments of Peter and the Wol…Created: 2009-07-23 @ 22:43:44 EDT
A list of characters in Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and the instruments that represents each one…
Profile of Paul Dukas - Paul Dukas BiographyCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 20:43:33 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 20:45:55 EDT
More information on the composer of the Romantic period Paul Dukas…
Profile of Louis Moreau GottschalkCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 22:04:33 EDT
More information on the composer and pianist Louis Moreau Gottschalk…
Profile of Edward MacDowell - Edward MacDowellCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 22:11:09 EDT Updated: 2009-07-16 @ 02:58:07 EDT
More information on the American composer of the Romantic era Edward MacDowell…
What is Surf Music? - Surf Music, Surf SongsCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 00:46:31 EDT
More information and examples of surf music…
6 Websites for Legal Music Downloads - Download Music LegallyCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 12:20:26 EDT
Many Web sites offer music downloads either for free or for a fee. However, not all of these sites are legal or approved by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Here are 6 online m…
Profile of Irving Berlin - Irving BerlinUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 08:11:02 EST
More information on American songwriter Irving Berlin…
Profile of George GershwinUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 20:52:55 EST
Biographical information on 20th century composer George Gershwin…
Music Instrument Fingering Guides, Music Instrument Fingering ChartsUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 20:03:47 EST
Fingering guides and charts for various types of musical instruments…
Thank You Songs - Songs for ThanksgivingUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 19:48:29 EST
A collection of songs with the words "thank you". Perfect for special occasions like Thanksgiving…
The President's Hymn - Thanksgiving MusicUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 19:31:03 EST
Information about the President's Hymn - Thanksgiving Music…
Profile of Richard RodgersUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 01:57:42 EST
A brief biography of Richard Rodgers…
Jazz Music Greats - Influential Jazz Musicians and Vocalists…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 00:47:33 EST
Jazz is a type of music that uses improvisation, simple to complex syncopated rhythms and altered scales There are other forms of music that developed from jazz including bebop, blues, ragtime, rhy…
Music of the 20th Century - 20th Century MusicUpdated: 2009-10-30 @ 23:36:03 EDT
More information on the music forms, styles and composers of the 20th century…
20th Century Composers - Composers of the 20th Century…Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 21:43:19 EDT
During the early 20th century, many composers experimented with rhythm, gained inspiration from folk music and assessed their views on tonality. These experimentations baffled listeners, and compos…
Buying A PianoUpdated: 2009-10-28 @ 08:11:22 EDT
Guidelines on buying a piano. Tips and advice before you buy your first piano…
The Most Memorable Music Theme for Fantasy, Horror and Sci-fi TV Sho…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 23:33:54 EDT
A collection of the most memorable theme music for fantasy, horror and science fiction shows on television…
Music of the 20th Century - 1900 to 1960Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 23:32:14 EDT
A timeline of music events during the 20th century…
Profile of Nikolay Rimsky-KorsakovUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:23:25 EDT
More information on composer Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov…
Profile of Cesar CuiUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:21:25 EDT
More information on composer and music critic Cesar Cui…
Profile of Aleksandr BorodinUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:19:45 EDT
More information on Russian composer Aleksandr Borodin…
Profile of Mily BalakirevUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:15:01 EDT
More information on Russian composer Mily Balakirev…
What is Art Song? - Art SongsUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 16:22:08 EDT
Learn the characteristics of an art song…
Music of the Romantic Period - Early Romantic MusicUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 15:56:39 EDT
Music forms, styles and composers of the Romantic period…
Romantic Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 12:45:14 EDT
Historiographers define the Romantic music period to be between 1800 to 1900. It is characterized by using music to tell a story or express an idea; the use of various musical instruments including…
Love Affairs of Famous Romantic ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 03:32:36 EDT
Discusses the great love affairs of famous composers of the Romantic period…
Romantic Music TimelineUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 00:56:05 EDT
A timeline of music-related events during the Romantic period and other music-related events during the Romantic period. …
Halloween Freebies - Free Stuff for HalloweenUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 16:08:33 EDT
A collection of free Halloween-related resources…
The Scariest Film Scores Ever Witten- Music Scores for Horror, Suspe…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 15:55:59 EDT
A compilation of some of the scariest film scores ever written for horror, suspense and thriller movies…
The Lyricist - What is a Lyricist?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 04:16:19 EDT
Discusses the role of a lyricist and other related information…
The Jingle Writer - What is a Jingle Writer?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:59:54 EDT
Want to become a jingle writer? Learn more if this career path is for you…
Professional Disc Jockey - Careers in MusicUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:46:08 EDT
Are you good at expressing yourself and love music at the same time? Then, becoming a professional disc jockey might be for you…
The Conductor - What is a Conductor?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:40:27 EDT
What does a conductor do? Learn more in this article…
The Composer - What is a Composer?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:32:04 EDT
Tips for those wanting to become composers…
The Choir Director - Choral DirectorUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:25:55 EDT
More information on what it takes to be a choir director…
The Music Arranger - What is a Music Arranger?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:23:57 EDT
Information for and about music arrangers…
The Accompanist - What is an Accompanist?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:21:16 EDT
Explanation of the role of music accompanists…
Glossary of music term - rondoUpdated: 2009-10-15 @ 09:03:16 EDT
Glossary of music terms. Definition of music terms…
More Symphony Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 23:32:42 EDT
Let's get to know more composers behind some of the greatest symphonies ever written…
Symphony Music Composers - Composers of Symphonies…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 01:52:06 EDT
Get to know the composers behind some of the greatest symphonies ever written…
Bach Symphonies - What is a Symphony?, Symphonies by the Bach Family…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 01:29:13 EDT
Explore the works of the Bach family and learn more about symphonic music…
The Inspiration Behind Their MusicUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 22:53:30 EDT
When you listen to a certain piece of music or a song, have you ever wondered who or what influenced the composer or songwriter to create that composition? This article explores this question and c…
Most Influential Classical Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:55:08 EDT
The music of the Classical period is characterized by simpler melodies and forms such as the sonatas. The piano was undoubtedly the primary instrument used by composers during this period…
Music During the Classical Period - Classical Music TimelineUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:32:57 EDT
A timeline of music events that happened during the Classical period…
Music of the Classical Period - Classical MusicUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:02:47 EDT
Musical styles and forms of the Classical period…
What is Chamber Music? - Meaning of Chamber MusicUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 09:28:38 EDT
Meaning of chamber music and music samples…
Love Songs - from the 1920s to the 1950sUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 02:15:19 EDT
If there's one type of song that we will never grow tired of, it is the ever popular love song. Mellow or upbeat, mushy or filled with angst; whatever the tempo or the lyrical content; love songs r…
How to Raise Kids Who Love Music - Music and KidsUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 01:42:04 EDT
About music and kids. Some helpful suggestions for parents wondering how they can instill the love of music in their kids…
Remembering 9/11 - 9/11 Memorial SongsUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 22:37:49 EDT
Links to songs inspired by the tragedy of 9/11…
About the HarpUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 22:30:59 EDT
Information on the harp…
What is an Orchestra?Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 21:55:40 EDT
Definition of orchestra as well as historical background, instruments and links to orchestra websites…
Music Teachers in the USAUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 21:47:54 EDT
A list of music teachers in the USA…
Double Bass Playing TechniquesUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 21:20:53 EDT
The different types of playing techniques for the double bass…
Songs About Falling in Love - Love SongsUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 20:01:47 EDT
Love songs goes hand in hand with romance. Here are several songs about falling in love. Listen to it with your special someone and fall in love all over again…
Baroque Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-03 @ 21:17:54 EDT
This era was a time of experimentation. The role of music in society continued to expand and there was growing awareness of national styles. Here are several composers of Baroque music:…
Music Forms/Styles of the Baroque PeriodUpdated: 2009-10-03 @ 21:09:10 EDT
Explores the various music forms and styles popular during the Baroque period…
Types of Operas - The Different Types of OperasUpdated: 2009-10-03 @ 20:55:14 EDT
Description of the different types of operas…
Glossary of music term - choraleUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 20:49:36 EDT
Glossary of music terms. Definition of the music term chorale…
Profile of Dizzy GillespieUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:25:40 EDT
More information on jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie…
The Beginning of PolyphonyUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 21:32:14 EDT
Tracing back when and how polyphony began…
The Rise of Secular MusicUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 21:08:25 EDT
Looking back at how secular music evolved…
What is Plainchant?Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 20:55:42 EDT
The definition and brief history of plainchant…
Elements of Music - The Basic Elements of MusicUpdated: 2009-09-25 @ 02:44:57 EDT
Learn more about the 8 basic elements of music such as harmony, rhythm and tempo…
Classification of Musical Instruments, Musical Instruments Classific…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 21:31:43 EDT
The classifications of musical instruments…
Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz Music…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:25:44 EDT
Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music…
The Drums, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz Mu…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:18:23 EDT
The drums, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music…
The Double Bass, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of J…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:17:04 EDT
Double bass, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music…
The Clarinet, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:16:14 EDT
The clarinet, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music…
The Piano, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz Mu…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:12:12 EDT
The piano, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music…
The Saxophone, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jaz…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:11:25 EDT
Saxophone, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music…
The Trumpet, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz …Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:10:46 EDT
About the trumpet. Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music…
Profile of Patrick Sarsfield GilmoreUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 20:11:44 EDT
Information on the composer and bandleader Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore…
Profile of Karl Lawrence KingUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 20:02:32 EDT
More information on bandleader Karl Lawrence King…
Profile of John Philip SousaUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 19:43:57 EDT
Information on John Philip Sousa, also known as "The March King"…
Types of Bands - All About BandsUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 20:17:59 EDT
More information on bands, the different types of bands…
All About Bands - What are Bands?, History of BandsUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 08:09:31 EDT
Historical information about bands, description, different types of bands and links to band websites…
Marching Band Instruments - Musical Instruments of the Marching BandUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 21:39:52 EDT
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands…
Profile of the Cymbal - PercussionsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:19:40 EDT
More information on cymbals…
Profile of the Triangle - PercussionsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:18:04 EDT
Information about the triangle as a music instrument…
International Choir Competitions - List of Choir CompetitionsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 10:39:33 EDT
A directory of international competitions for amateur and professional choirs…
Glossary of music term - ExpressionismUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 11:02:08 EDT
Glossary of music terms. Definition of the music term expressionism…
Which Comes First, Melody or Lyrics? - Songwriting 101Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:18:48 EDT
When writing a song which comes first, the melody or lyrics? Learn the answer here…
The Songwriter As A Storyteller - SongwritingUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 01:58:55 EDT
To some extent the songwriter is like a storyteller. Learn what details to include in your song to make it more compelling…
Strong Opening Lines - Writing Your Songs First LineUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 18:37:43 EDT
Some of the best songs are those that have strong opening lines…
A Word on Titles - About Song TitlesUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 18:26:20 EDT
Types and ideas on coming up with catchy song titles…
The Parts of A Song - Song PartsUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 18:11:56 EDT
You've heard about the verse, bridge, chorus, refrain, coda, etc. These are all parts of a song, here's a concise explanation of each part…
What is Hanukkah? - Facts About HanukkahUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 22:12:25 EDT
More information on Hanukkah, historical facts, related songs and more…
Profile of the Ondes-MartenotUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 10:07:29 EDT
More information on the electronic music instrument called Ondes-Martenot…
Music of the 20th Century - 1961 to 1999Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 08:34:17 EDT
A timeline of music-related events during the 20th century…
Profile of the TubaUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 01:32:38 EDT
All about the tuba…
Flute - Assembling Your FluteUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 01:26:43 EDT
Tips on how to assemble your flute correctly…
Benefits of Music Education - Reasons to Play a Musical InstrumentUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 21:18:46 EDT
Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument…
Musical Facts Mentioned in Billy Joel's Song - "We Didn't Start the …Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 20:57:21 EDT
Focusing on the musical facts mentioned on the song "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel…
Music Educations Lesson Plans By SubjectUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 20:43:56 EDT
A collection of music education lesson plans arranged by subject…
What is the IFCM? - What is the International Federation for Choral …Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 19:35:00 EDT
Meaning and background on IFCM…
Marching Band Competitions and EventsUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 03:07:45 EDT
A list of competitions and events open to marching bands…
Friendship Songs - Songs About FriendshipsUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 02:22:50 EDT
A list of memorable songs for and about friendships. You can suggest other songs to be included on the list…

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