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China Knowledge: Song Dynasty
Comprehensive article that covers the Song Dynasty. Extremely informative and interesting.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments
An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.
Other
Drum Bum: A Drum Lessons Database
Providing "Over 400 free Lessons and Tabs," this resource includes learning ideas and information for everyone from the drum novice to the expert. In addition to including lessons on a wide range of instruments, this resource includes...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
Other
Travel China Guide: Northern Song Dynasty (960 1127)
Brief encyclopedia style article that discusses the history of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Gong Kai
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Gong Kai.
University of Maryland
Umd: The Imperial Era Ii the Song Dynasty
This site features a brief article about the foundation of the Song Dynasty.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Percussion
A basic article on percussion instruments lists several examples of percussion instruments, provides a distinction between membranophones and idiophones, and lists instruments that are tuned vs. ones that are not.