The Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music and Musicians

by Don Michael Randel

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674009789
• ISBN13: 9780674009783
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 757 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Good reference for Music class

Gives tons of information of musicians and music concepts that are helpful for writing research papers.

Harvard Dictionary of Music

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 !

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

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!