Everyman's dictionary of music

by Eric Blom

Book by Blom, Eric

Genres: Music

793 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

Eric Walter Blom CBE (20 August 1888 – 11 April 1959) was a Swiss-born British-naturalised[1] music lexicographer, music critic and writer. He is best known as the editor of the 5th edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians (1954).

Reviews

[Pankaj Gautam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book can be used for quick reference by anybody who is at all interested in music and this may be used even by those who have no special learning and who may not be able to read music notation. An attempt has been made to explain technical points without the aid of music-type. This book contains references to Ancient and Oriental music and instruments. Even the performances of the past who do appear will be found to have comparatively short entries allotted to them. Abbreviations are plentiful. One very important feature of the book is the full list of National Anthems found under that head. Operas which have historical importance for their music or their librettos will be found under their titles as well as under their composers' entries.

[David Morley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great little reference book.