Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
(Music Online)
Database Description
Note: Use of this resource is restricted to current University of Pittsburgh faculty, students, and staff, and may be used for individual research purposes only. Any other use is prohibited.
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Description:
Smithsonian Global Sound lets users find and listen to musical recordings in a diverse range of styles from around the world. Search or browse by country of origin, cultural group, instrument, artist, language and more. The database features selections from musical categories such as American Folk, Jazz, Blues, World, and Children’s among others.
Users can create playlists and link to an online store of the materials. Educators have options to create tests and further organize material for use in coursework.
Coverage
- American Folk
- Blues
- Bluegrass
- Old Time Country
- American Indian
- World
- Jazz Classical & Broadway
- Spoken Word & Sounds
- Children's
Information Type:
- Streaming Music? Yes
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