All about music

Provides, through the use of animation, an introduction to the origins and basic elements of music. Tells the story of a caveman and his discovery of rhythm, melody, and harmony. Highlights, with live action inserts, prehistoric contributions to the development of music, including modern music.

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Credits

producer/director

Fred Calvert

production company

Farmhouse Films

Pyramid Films

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1977

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323748

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - United States

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism

Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study

Music & Performing Arts → Music - Juvenile films

Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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United States, 1977

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