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Musipedia
Inspired by Wikipedia, a compendious user-managed site about music.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

http://www.name-this-tune.com/

	CONTENT: Musipedia is a searchable, editable, and expandable collection of tunes, melodies, and musical themes.
	SITE DESIGN: The site is designed to be user-friendly. There is a navigation menu on the left side of the page but the search box in the center of the page is the most useful option. Information for using the site is provided in the text of the main page with hyperlinks to unfamiliar terms.
	REVIEW: Music enthusiasts, teachers and students will find something of interest at this site. Anyone who registers can add, delete, or edit the compositions. Registration is free. The entries can contain sheet music, MIDI files and text that describes the work and its composer. The large database contains over 10,000 classical melodies, 2,000 popular melodies, 17,000 folk song melodies, and 100 national anthems. The database can be searched by keyword, melodic contour or Parsons Code, and by simply whistling or singing the tune to the computer. Included are discussion forums for discussing site improvements or seeking help from other users.
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