The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music

by Michael Kennedy, Joyce Bourne

Derived from the classic Oxford Dictionary of Music , this is the most authoritative dictionary of music available in paperback. It is a rich mine of information for lovers of music of all periods and styles. Fully revised and updated, the 5th edition of this established reference work contains
over 200 new entries, including information on approximately 150 new performers. Written by Michael Kennedy, a renowned authority on classical music, the dictionary includes over 14,000 entries on terms from "allegro" to "zingaro," and on works from "Aida "to "Tosca," as well as instruments and
their history, composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras. It also boasts comprehensive works lists for major composers. It remains the essential reference for music students and teachers, and fascinating reading for all other music enthusiasts.

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction, Art

Paperback

Published May 14, 2007

About the author

Librarian Note: There are more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

for Michael Kennedy the music critic and biographer, see George Michael Sinclair Kennedy

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

It so much exceeded my expectations.

[Izzie Flynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really useful when studying music and instruments.