About Music World
Music World connects the physics of sound with instruments, rhythm, melody, performance, recording technology, composers, genres, and musical traditions from around the world.
Musical Instruments
Strings, winds, brass, percussion, keyboards, electronic instruments, and how sound is made.
ExploreRhythm & Beat
Beat, tempo, meter, syncopation, patterns, drums, and timing.
ExploreMelody & Harmony
Notes, scales, melodies, chords, keys, harmony, and musical tension.
ExploreOrchestra
Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, conductor, score, and ensemble teamwork.
ExploreVoice & Singing
Vocal folds, breath, pitch, resonance, choir, styles, and healthy voice use.
ExploreMusic Genres
Classical, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, country, electronic, folk, and genre mixing.
ExploreMusic History
Ancient instruments, notation, printing, orchestras, recording, radio, and digital music.
ExploreComposers & Songwriters
Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Duke Ellington, Florence Price, and creators across styles.
ExploreMusic Around the World
African, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, European, Indigenous, and Oceanic traditions.
ExploreRecording Technology
Microphones, studios, tape, multitrack recording, digital audio, mixing, and streaming.
ExploreMusic Facts
Surprising facts about sound, instruments, hearing, notation, recording, and musical memory.
ExploreGames
Play and learn with educational games.
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