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"Connect Music, " a new web-based assignment and assessment platform, gives students the means to better connect with their coursework, with their instructors, and with the important concepts that they will need to know for success in Music Appreciation. Instructors can assign listening exercises online and see the results of student work in their gradebook. "Experience Music" is an innovative approach to the fundamental challenges of the music appreciation course. With its unique listening structure, students experience one piece of music three times within each chapter. This is a more effective means for students to develop stronger listening skills, greater understanding, and explore music of all kinds. The third edition of "Experience Music" continues its commitment to providing outstanding learning tools and listening guides through "Connect Music." This ground-breaking digital solution streams all the program's music within animated listening guides and is paired with interactivities helping students effectively develop lifelong listening skills while instructors achieve course goals and improved outcomes.