The Oxford Dictionary of Music

The Oxford Dictionary of Music PDF Author: Joyce Bourne Kennedy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780198691624
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 985

Book Description
Includes entries for more than two thousand composers of all nationalities and eras, and includes definitions of musical terms and forms, and descriptions of musical instruments.

Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory

Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory PDF 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.

Music Dictionary

Music Dictionary PDF 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.

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation (Pocket Size Book)

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation (Pocket Size Book) PDF 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 Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary (Music Instruction)

The Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary (Music Instruction) PDF 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.

Harvard Dictionary of Music

Harvard Dictionary of Music PDF 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 Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms

The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms PDF 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.
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