Music video
A music video shows a song. It uses pictures and movies. You can see people dance. You can see art too. It helps us enjoy music. It is fun to watch. Do you like music videos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArts articles — Page 17
Read about visual art, music, literature, performance and the people who create them. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
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Muthuswami Dikshitar
He was a great singer. He wrote many songs. He played a stringed instrument. His songs tell stories of old temples. People still sing his music today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNadia Boulanger
Nadia was a great music teacher. She lived in a city called Paris. She taught many people how to make music. She also led big groups of players. This work helped many new musicians. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNadine Gordimer
Nadine Gordimer was a great writer. She lived in South Africa. She wrote many books. Her stories helped people. She fought for what was fair. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNaguib Mahfouz
Naguib Mahfouz was a great writer. He lived in Egypt. He wrote many books and stories. He even won a big prize for his work. His stories help us know about his home. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNarrative
A story tells us about things that happen. You can hear stories or read them. They can be true or made up. Stories help us learn. We love to share them with friends. What is your favorite story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational anthem
A national anthem is a special song. It is for a whole country. People sing it to show pride. You might hear it at a game. It can be a happy march. It helps people feel together. Do you have a favorite song?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational Gallery
The National Gallery is a big art museum. It is in London. It has many old paintings. You can see them for free. It is a special place for art. Do you like to look at paintings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is a big museum. It is in a city called Washington, D.C. You can see many paintings there. It is free to visit. We can see art from long ago. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNational Museum of China
This is a big museum in China. It has many old things to see. You can see gold and bright art. It helps us learn about the past. It is a very special place. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNeoclassical architecture
Some buildings look very clean. They use straight lines. They use simple shapes. These buildings look like old ones from long ago. This style is very grand. Do you like these shapes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNeoclassicism
People made art like long ago. They liked simple shapes. They liked things to look even and calm. This art makes us feel peace. It is very pretty to see. Do you like simple art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNgũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote in his own language. This helped people feel proud. He taught at big schools. He loved stories. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNibelungenlied
This is a very old story. It tells of brave heroes. It has many big battles. The story is sad. People still read it today. Do you like old tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNiccolò Paganini
Niccolò Paganini was a great musician. He played the violin very well. He also played the guitar. People loved to hear him play. His music was very special. Do you like to play music too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicolas Poussin
Nicolas Poussin was a great painter. He made many beautiful pictures. He loved to paint stories and trees. He worked very hard and alone. His art looks very neat and clear. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNikolai Gogol
Nikolai Gogol was a writer. He wrote many stories. He wrote about strange things. His books help us see the world in a new way. People still love his work today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai was a man who made music. He wrote songs for big groups to play. He loved stories about fairy tales. He also loved the blue sea. His music helps us feel happy. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNineteen Eighty-Four
This is a famous book. It tells a story about the future. A group of people has a lot of power. They watch everyone all the time. This story makes us think about truth. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNirvana (band)
Nirvana was a rock band. They played loud music. Some songs were soft. Other songs were very loud. People all over the world loved them. Their music still matters today. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNizami Ganjavi
Nizami was a great poet. He wrote many beautiful stories. His poems use lovely words. People still love his work today. His stories bring people together. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNocturnes (Chopin)
These are songs for the piano. They sound like a soft song. One hand plays a tune. The other hand plays the beat. They feel very special. Do you like piano music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNoh
Noh is a special dance in Japan. It uses pretty masks. Actors wear bright clothes. Music plays while they move. People have loved it for a long time. It is very beautiful. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNorman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell was a great painter. He painted pictures of people. He drew many things for magazines. He also drew for the Boy Scouts. His art shows us life. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNovak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic plays tennis. He hits a ball with a racket. He is a very good player. He has won many big games. He works very hard. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat was a great singer. He sang special songs. He sang for many hours. People all over the world loved his music. His songs bring people together. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOboe
The oboe is a wood instrument. It makes a bright sound. You blow air into a small reed. This helps it sing. It helps a whole band tune up. It sounds very pretty. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOde
An ode is a special poem. It can praise a person or a thing. Long ago, people sang these poems. They used music to play along. It is a way to show big feelings. Do you like to sing poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOdyssey
The Odyssey is a very old story. It tells of a king's long trip. He travels far to get home. He meets many strange things. This story is still loved today. Do you like long journeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOil painting
Artists use oil to make paint. They mix color with oil. This makes bright colors. It stays wet for a long time. This helps you fix your art. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOku no Hosomichi
A man wrote a book about his trip. He walked for a long time. He wrote poems about what he saw. It is a very special book. Many people love his words. Do you like to go on trips?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOlmec colossal heads
People made big stone heads. They look like real men. They wear special hats. These heads were for great kings. They are very, very heavy. Can you imagine moving them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne Hundred Years of Solitude
This is a famous book. It tells a story about one family. They live in a town called Macondo. The family has many many members. Many people love this story. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne Piece
One Piece is a comic book. It is about a boy on a boat. He looks for a big treasure. He has many friends on his trip. This story is fun to read. Do you like big adventures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne Thousand and One Nights
These are many old stories. People tell them at night. They have magic and kings. A wise woman tells them to stay safe. The stories are very fun. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOn the Road
This is a famous book. It tells a story about travel. Two friends go on long trips. They love music and freedom. The story is very special. Do you like to go on trips?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is a famous star. She talks on television. She also writes books. She worked very hard to get here. She helps many people today. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOresteia
The Oresteia is a set of old plays. They tell a story about a family. The story has many sad parts. It shows how people find justice. It helps us learn about laws. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrhan Pamuk
Orhan Pamuk is a writer. He writes many books. People all over the world read them. He won a big prize for his stories. His books help us learn about new things. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrigami
Origami is the art of folding paper. You start with a flat square. Then you fold it into shapes. You can make a bird. You can make a crane. It is fun to make art. Do you want to try folding paper?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrson Welles
Orson Welles made movies and plays. He also worked on the radio. He told many great stories. People loved his work. He was a very famous man. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOsamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka was a man who drew. He made many comic books. He also made cartoons for TV. His art helped many people. People still love his stories today. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOscar Niemeyer
Oscar Niemeyer built big buildings. He loved using smooth curves. He made them look like waves. His work is very pretty. It makes the world special. Do you like curvy shapes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was a writer. He wrote many plays. He also wrote stories for kids. People loved his funny words. He was a very famous man. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOusmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène was a writer. He lived in a place called Senegal. He made many great movies. His films helped many people. He told stories about his home. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOutsider art
Some people make art on their own. They do not go to art school. They just love to create. This art is very special. It comes from the heart. Do you like to draw too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOvid
Ovid was a famous poet. He lived in Rome a long time ago. He wrote many great stories. His stories are about people changing into trees or animals. People still love his poems today. Do you like stories about magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePablo Casals
Pablo Casals was a great musician. He played a big string instrument. It is called a cello. He loved to play music for people. He also worked for peace. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article