Music Dictionary

Author: Roy Bennett
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521569309
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 414

Book Description
The Music Dictionary has been written and designed as a practical reference for young readers. The 3500 entries provide information on musical works, technical and foreign terms, musical forms and instruments, with illustrations, styles, and types of music presented in a clear and straightforward way. A chronological chart provides an easy reference to data on 195 composers.

Harvard Dictionary of Music

Author: Willi Apel
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674375017
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 968

Book Description
Contains nearly 1000 pages of precise and accessible information on all musical subjects.

The Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary (Music Instruction)

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476827354
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
(Book). Here's the most contemporary music dictionary on the market! Conveniently divided into three main sections: The Dictionary of Music Terms defines over 2,000 music terms concisely, including notation and theory terms, instruments and terms used in pop music, electronic music and the music business; The Dictionary of Musicians provides more than 400 capsule biographies of composers and other musicians; and Reference Charts give instant, at-a-glance summaries of the essentials of music, encompassing instrumental and vocal ranges, notation signs and symbols, and scales, modes and key signatures.

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation (Pocket Size Book)

Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9781457410710
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.

The New Harvard Dictionary of Music

Author: Don Michael Randel
Publisher: Belknap Press
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 978

Book Description
Revised edition of Harvard dictionary of music.

Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory

Author: Michael C. Thomsett
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476615268
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Noted lexicographer Thomsett here dissects more than 1,400 terms, a buttula to zither, with clarity and precision; 383 high quality original illustrations render concepts that make verbal explanation difficult. Fully cross referenced, this dictionary is an authoritative source for researchers, musicologists, professional musicians, teachers and students of music, and educated members of the public. The richly detailed and comprehensive dictionary proper is followed by a five-language glossary of instruments. An illustrated notation guide provides identification of symbols used in musical scores. The final section comprehensively covers scales, keys and chords.

Dictionary of Music Education

Author: Irma H. Collins
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810886529
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 375

Book Description
In Irma Collins’ Dictionary of Music Education, readers find more than just a lexicon. It is a journey through musical times and the story of the evolution of music education. Dictionary of Music Education includes entries on key individuals, critical terms, important events, and notable organizations, offering readers a broad survey of the field of music education.

Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry

Author: Keith Hatschek
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538111446
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 387

Book Description
The US music industry is an exciting, fast-paced, marketplace which brings together creative and business interests to connect artists with audiences. This book traces the history of the music industry from the Colonial era to the present day, identifying trends and the innovative leaders who have shaped its course. This volume embraces the diversity of the American music industry, spanning classical to country and hip hop to heavy metal. Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes that provide a comprehensive directory of college music business programs and a listing of all relevant music industry trade associations, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important artists, managers, companies, industry terminology and significant trade associations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the business of music.

The Berklee Contemporary Dictionary of Music

Author: Kari Juusela
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495028542
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
(Berklee Guide). A comprehensive reference to terms used in the performance, creation, and study of music today. Covering instrumental and voice performance, audio technology, production, music business, and other dimensions of the modern music industry, its 3,400+ entries include many terms that are common among practicing musicians, but are found in no other dictionary. At the same time, it incorporates traditional terminology from early music to the present and across diverse cultures, as well as clarifying customary instrumental abbreviations and foreign language terms. Comprehensive lists of scales and chord symbol suffixes are itemized in the appendices.

The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms

Author: Alison Latham
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198606987
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
This comprehensive one-volume dictionary covers all the musical terms in English and other European languages generally used in Western music. With over 2,500 A-Z entries, this ideal reference book provides clear, succinct definitions across a broad range of subjects, including rhythm, metre, scales, harmony and counterpoint, notational systems, and many more. An indispensable reference for students and teachers of music.