The Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music and Musicians
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This new compact guide to the history and performance of music is both authoritative and a pleasure to use. With entries drawn and condensed from the widely acclaimed The New Harvard Dictionary of Music and its companion The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music, it is a dependable reference for home and classroom and for professional and amateur musicians.
This concise dictionary offers definitions of musical terms; succinct characterizations of the various forms of musical composition; entries that identify individual operas, oratorios, symphonic poems, and other works; illustrated descriptions of instruments; and capsule summaries of the lives and careers of composers, performers, and theorists. Like its distinguished parent volumes, The Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music and Musicians provides information on all periods in music history, with particularly comprehensive coverage of the twentieth century. Clearly written and based on vast expertise, The Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music and Musicians is an invaluable handbook for everyone who cares about music.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0674009789
ISBN13:9780674009783
Release Date:October 2002
Publisher:Belknap Press
Length:757 Pages
Weight:2.12 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.4" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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Good reference for Music class
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Gives tons of information of musicians and music concepts that are helpful for writing research papers.
Harvard Dictionary of Music
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I recieved the book in excellent condition and have poured through it for hours. After a 20 plus year absence from "playing" music, I decided to return to the guitar but wanted to do it properly this time. The subject book has been of great use in understanding various music terms, proceedures, etc. I would recommend this book to anyonme wishing to learn music "in-depth" PS, it does include information on various "rock band musicians" as well as classical.
Fundamental text for music lovers !
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This interesting work contains besides information and valorization of the musical themes in its technical and historical aspects . You will capable to consult any concise definition as legato, etude, glissandi or the scherzo meaning You will find an invaluable source of works related with wide references , historical age and some other issues of interest. Without any doubt it will be very helpful for history students and music players , for the amateur music a flowing of knowledge and for those who simply listen to , read and enjoy the magic of the audition and the talent of their composers , an inexhaustible scattering work.
fascinating handbook,clearly answers many musical questions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This paperback is a "gold mine" of clear and well-written definitions and answers for the musically curious --of virtually any level of musical knowledge. Expert definitions and fascinating facts about music and musicians. Flip through any of the pages to be instantly fascinated!
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