Scope and Content Note
This page is designed to help you find audio and visual resources for research and study in music. Use this as a starting point or browsing tool. As always, consult our catalog for complete holdings information, and when uncertain, ask at the Music and Dramatic Arts Library service desk. Remember: This is merely a selection of featured A/V resources. Visit the catalog or ask a librarian for more choices.
Audio Resources
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Naxos Music LibraryStreamed recordings of primarily classical music. Also includes world/folk music, Chinese orchestral, folk, and traditional music.
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Ethnomusicology Global Field RecordingsIncludes audio recordings, film footage, field notebooks, and interviews covering various aspects of music as it relates to culture.
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Audio Recordings from UConn Library's CollectionsUse this link to find a list of audio recordings available in the UConn Library's collections. Formats include vinyl records, compact discs, cassettes, and online resources. The list includes over 90,000 items.
Pro Tip: Add an additional term in the space shown in the image below to make your search more specific. If you add an additional term, make sure that you re-select the Audio Recordings filter. Questions? Ask a Librarian.
Visual Resources
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Music Online: Opera in VideoProvides access to streaming videos of opera performances, captured on video through staged productions, interviews, and documentaries.
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Ethnographic Video Online
Classic and contemporary ethnographies, documentaries, and shorts from every continent, including hundreds of cultural groups and practices around the world.
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Video Recordings from the UConn Library's CollectionsUse this link to find a list of video recordings available in the UConn Library's collections. Formats include analog and digital resources. The list includes over 3,500 items.
Pro Tip: Add an additional term in the space shown in the image below to make your search more specific. If you add an additional term, make sure that you re-select the Video Recordings filter. Questions? Ask a Librarian.
Featured Visual Resource - "Music and Meaning" (Wynton Marsalis)
Interested in viewing more of the "Music as Metaphor" series with Wynton Marsalis? Visit this page to see (and listen) to more.
