Dictionary of Music

By Theodore Karp

Book Overview

This concise, clear reference gets straight to the important points in the history of music. With extended articles on major figures, movements, technical concepts, and explanations of standard symbols, abbreviations, and notations, Karp's text has been praised for its ease of use and unfailing accuracy. This edition features new illustrations and covers all musical periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810106590
• ISBN13: 9780810106598
• Release Date: November 1983
• Publisher: Northwestern University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.6" x 7.0"