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The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms

By Alison Latham

The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms Arts & Music

The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms

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Printed music and writing about music involve the use of complex systems of notation and a wealth of technical terms in several languages. The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms provides clear, succinct, definitions of a comprehensive range of the musical terms, in English and other European languages, that are likely to be encountered in Western music, including in jazz and popular musical genres. Over 2,500 A-Z entries range across a spectrum of subjects, among them: rhythm, meter, forms, genres, pitch, scales, chords, harmony and counterpoint, notational systems, composition and analysis, performance practice, tempo, expression, musical periods, artistic movements, computer applications, acoustics, and many more. Entries provide etymologies, and are fully cross-referenced. Some are illustrated with music examples and tables. An appendix lists all composers mentioned in the Dictionary, with their dates. An ideal book for composers, professional musicians, those learning to play musical instruments, and members of choirs and musical groups, the Dictionary is also be a useful quick reference book for concert-goers, CD-collectors, and radio listeners.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2002-12-05
Publication Date:
2005-02-03
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198606982
ISBN13:
9780198606987
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
170 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
195 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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