http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 20:14:04 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 20:14:04 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90891 Extensive information about the Victorian era is available in sections such as: the Victorians, political history, social history, gender matters, philosophy, religion, science, technology, genre and technique, authors, viusal arts, Victorian design, and much more. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75482 The Aria Database is an actively growing collection of information about opera and operatic arias, assembled by a graduate student. Besides providing basic information about each aria, the Database includes translations for many arias and aria texts for those that are not affected by copyright restrictions. The Database also provides access to a collection of operatic MIDI files to give visitors an idea of what each aria sounds like. Currently, the Database holds information on the complete operatic aria collections of Mozart, Verdi, Berlioz, Wagner, and Puccini as well as the partial collections of over 50 other composers. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76392 Hosted at San Jose State University (CA) and created by Kathleen Cohen, this world art website features a collection of digital photographs of art works from various genres, styles, periods of time and areas. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86104 Vic Firth is a nationally known snare drum stick producer. The link listed is their official site, which includes introductory rudiments for a beginner snare player, intermediate rudiments for an experienced player, and advanced rudiments for a soloist-class player. This site includes sheet music for each rudiment, along with tips for drum maintainance and encouragement. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91312 From The Getty -- ArtsEdNet is a rich website for resources, materials and information dedicated to arts education. At ArtsEdNet you will find: Image Galleries and Exhibitions; Lessons Plans and Curriculum ideas for the K-12 learning community; a Reading and Publications Room for both reading on-line articles and ordering publications from The Getty; an ArtsEdNet Chat Room; additional WebLinks; and a Site Map. If you are looking for scholarly, substantive information -- that is also practical -- on aesthetics, advocacy, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, cultural connections, and arts education, ArtsEdNet has it. Not for visual art educators alone, music educators will also find important resources, materials and information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90893 Visitors can take an online tour of Hellenic Cullture. Museums, archaeological sites or monuments can be found by selecting a district of the country on a map or by selecting a district from a table which appears below the map. A search engine is also available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75403 Developed by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, this Website shares the prehistoric artwork of the cave at Lascaux. Includes opportunities to both discover and learn about the cave, including a history of the cave, a virtual tour of the drawings, and a chance to test what you have learned. The site explains the geological and historical timeline of the cave, the story and circumstances of its discovery, the circumstances of its closing in 1963, the construction of a copy of the cave, and a virtual tour through the different rooms. The Official Lascaux Cave site available in English, French, German and Spanish. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77503 A reference resounce on the history and development of electronic music. The site contains articles with pictures and sound files of nearly every electronic musical instrument dating from 1870 - 1990. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77323 A reference site that offers brief discussions on a variety of music theory topics. It currently covers intervals, chords and scales. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76102 Introduction to the principals of frequency modulation.