Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Sound, Pitch, Dynamics and Tone Color

http://www.muc.edu/~miskeljp/intro/kamien/1/1.htm

A helpful online appendix of many terms associated with sound, pitch, dynamics and tone color containing sound file examples from classic and great works. Additionally, examples of basic rhythmic concepts, including syncopation, are playable from the screen.

Introduction to Sound

http://dev.physicslab.org/Chapter.aspx?cid=7

A basic introduction to the characteristics and behaviors of sound waves including speed, refraction, interference is presented at this site. Descriptions of the mechanics of the tuning fork and the range of human hearing illustrate several key concepts.

Sound Properties and Their Perception

http://www.physicsclassroom.com

Sound theory, sound properties and human sound perception are succinctly presented at this site, with simple animations employed as examples easily readable from most browsers.

Oscilloscope and Spectrum Analyzer

http://www.zelscope.com

This is a free digital oscilloscope, which can be easily downloaded for use on a PC computer.

About Duke Ellington

http://www.dukeellington.com/ellingtonbio.html

Online resources available concerning the life and times of the great American composer.

Using the websites provided above, answer the following questions.

1			Define a sound wave, and describe the range of human hearing.
2			What is an Oscilloscope?
3			Describe the mechanics of human hearing.
4			Using the material on Duke Ellington at the website above, describe aspects of his life you regard as interesting or significant.