The study investigated (1) consistency of terminology used by Japanese and U.S. college students to describe the music of the two cultures; (2) subjects' preferences concerning music; and (3) relationships between the musical experience and preferences. Concludes that subjects with greater musical experience generally employed a wider range of…

A series of activities are described to introduce students to musical instruments. Children learn about woodwind, string, percussion, and brass instruments through observation of musicians, hands-on experiences, and recordings. Sample recordings and a bibliography are listed. (DF)

Significant differences between Indians and Canadians in verbal responses to musical intervals support the hypothesis that these cultural groups differ in their reactions to these elementary musical materials. (Author/AM)

Provides suggestions for using rock music to stimulate classroom commentary about the world of electronic and mass media. (KS)

Jazz is black music; black man gave this music to the world, and every advancement and major innovation of this music has come from him. This is perhaps the reason that has hindered the unbiased acceptance of jazz into academia. (Author/RJ)

Article discussed the advantages of teaching students to understand and appreciate opera. (RK)

Article stressed the need for music educators to help their pupils to understand our musical heritage. (RK)

Do prior hedonic and excitational variations have influence on the appreciation of subsequently presented music? Implications for the manipulation of response to music and to other affect-producing communications through variations in prior stimulation are discussed. (Author/KM)

Author analyzes music attitudes, reasons for disliking music and provides some insight into the individual's involvement with music. (Author/RK)

Article relates sensitivity training to music education. (Author)

Music and English departments at Stephen T. Austin State University, Texas, combine efforts to teach writing skills and music appreciation. (DS)

Article explains the manner in which music can be made attractive to all people. (RK)

Discusses seven listening experiences designed to open children's ears to sound. (Author/RK)

Article suggests the value of a weekend choral school for culturally disadvantaged and isolated rural communities. In addition to learning music, adult students develop an appreciation of music and of cultural possibilities that lessen dependence on television for entertainment. Author cites the experience of one such school in Australia. (PD)