Here you will learn about many of the parts of music we take for granted every time we hear a song. In fact, you will probably be surprised by how much you already knew, even if you didn't know you knew it.

Click your way around; read, listen and enjoy the experience. To make sure you are learning all you can there are a few things you will be asked to do. Be sure to start with a trip to the activities page.

Click on any part of this picture to begin. There are seven different sections for you to explore. If you get stuck, ask your teacher for help.

In case you're having trouble with the picture, here are the links again.

Lyrics and Vocals     Rhythm, Tempo and Duration     Pitch and Timbre     Arrangement

Dynamics and Volume     Melody and Harmony     Orchestration and Style

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