Author: Christine Ammer
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 513
ISBN-13: 1438130090
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"The Facts On File Dictionary of Music provides in-depth explanations and examples of more than 3
Author: Willi Apel
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1969
Total Pages: 968
ISBN-13: 9780674375017
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contains nearly 1000 pages of precise and accessible information on all musical subjects.
Author: Arthur Jacobs
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-07-28
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 1351534874
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →What is a fugue? What is the difference between a saxophone and a saxhorn? Who besides Puccini wrote an opera called La Boheme? In what year, was the National Broadcasting Company Orchestra formed under Arturo Toscanini's direction? These and thousands of similar questions are answered in this comprehensive dictionary that remains unrivaled as a single-volume summary. A New Dictionary of Music is a basic reference work for anyone interested in music, whether performer or layman.It covers orchestral, solo, choral and chamber music, opera, and (in its musical aspects) the ballet. There are entries for composers (with biographies and details of compositions); works well known by their titles, such as operas and symphonic poems; orchestras, performers and conductors of importance today; musical instruments (including those of the dance and brass bands); and, technical terms. English names and terms are used whenever possible, but foreign terms in general use are cross-referenced. Particular importance has been attached to bringing the reader abreast of new musical developments.The composers and musical works chosen were those most likely to be encountered. Where an opera is given an entry, a brief explanation of the title follows. Similarly explication is provided for other works bearing literary or otherwise allusive titles. Among performers and conductors, only the following are included: those who, although dead, continue to be prominent through recorded performances (e.g. Gigli); the highest-ranking international artists of today, plus a very few apparently on the verge of attaining that rank; and, a few who, though not necessarily at the very head of their profession, are closely associated with composers in bringing out new works, or are conductors in charge of important orchestras.
Author: Christopher R. Wilson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2005-12-01
Total Pages: 528
ISBN-13: 1847140645
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Musical references, allusions to music, and music stage directions abound in Shakespeare, ranging from simple trumpet flourishes to sophisticated, philosophical allegory. Music in Shakespeare: A Dictionary identifies all musical terms found in the Shakespeare canon. An A-Z of over 300 entries includes a definition of each musical term in its historical and theoretical context, and explores the extent of Shakespeare's use of musical imagery across the full range of his dramatic and poetic work. Music in Shakespeare also analyses the usage of musical instruments and sound effects on the Shakespearean stage, providing descriptions of the instruments employed in the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatres. This is a comprehensive reference guide for scholars and students with interests ranging from the thematic and allegorical relevance of music in Shakespeare's works to the history of performance. It is also aimed at the growing number of directors and actors concerned with recovering the staging conditions of the early modern theatre.
Author: Irma H. Collins
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2013-10-18
Total Pages: 375
ISBN-13: 0810886529
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.