Music 345
World Music in Contemporary Life
Music Databases

Go to iTunes to download the iTunes software for PC or Mac. This is a general reference site for music from around the World. 30-second music samples are free on this site. Students should use this database to look up instruments, interesting sounds, performers, and music.
Last.FM is a music database that uses the semantic web to allow users to find music that is interesting and connect that interest with appropriate music.
Musicovery is a music database to allow users to discover music according to the mood of the piece of music.
The Music 345 course will focus on these music instruments, which are organized in a table according to units of the course. These instruments will be heard in lectures and practice examinations in preparation for course examinations; prepare to identify these instruments by their unique sounds, images, and a brief description.