Derived from the full Oxford Dictionary of Music and including over 10,000 entries on musical terms, works, composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras, this is the most authoritative dictionary of music available in paperback. Fully up-to-date and clearly written, it is a rich mine of information for lovers of music of all periods and styles.
14,000 entries on musical terms, works, composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras
Comprehensive work-lists for major composers
Generous coverage of living composers and perfomers
Important ballets and operas
Musical instruments and their history
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Table of contents
PREFACE; ABBREVIATIONS; DESIGNATION OF NOTES BY LETTERS; DICTIONARY