Learn about musical instruments from around the world.

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The BBC has unveiled a new archive of world music, allowing you to sample the musical traditions of more than 40 countries. India, Corsica, China, Cuba, Iran, Brazil, Mozambique, Turkey – they’re all represented in this eclectic collection of indigenous m

Information about musics of the world from National Geographic.

Introduce your students to music from around the world with these multicultural lessons, printables, and references. Use these resources to explore the diverse history of musical traditions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Your students will enjoy making native instruments, playing traditional song and dance games, and singing folk songs from different countries and cultures. There are multicultural resources for studying musical notation, performance, composition, and more!