774 Pages
by
Routledge
774 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music, in 7,500 entries, retains the breadth of coverage, clarity, and accessibility of the highly acclaimed Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Music, from which it is derived. Tracing its lineage to the Everyman Dictionary of Music, now out of print, it boasts a distinguished heritage of the finest musical scholarship.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of theoretical and technical music terminology, embracing the many genres and forms of classical music, clearly illustrated with examples. It also provides core information on composers and comprehensive lists of works from the earliest exponents of polyphony to present-day composers.
Introduction, A-Z entries, Illustrations, Chronology
Biography
Barrie Jones
"Will strengthen music reference collections." -- Rettig on Reference
"Unlike many single-volume dictionaries, this includes many popular titles and subtitles of musical composition-especially helpful for general music lovers... Recommended for general readers and lower-division undergraduates." -- Choice