The New Harvard Dictionary of Music (Harvard University Press Reference Library)

By Julius Brody

Nearly six thousand entries and articles define musical terms, describe instruments, and discuss musical forms, concepts, and theory.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674615255
• ISBN13: 9780674615250
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 968 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

The Finest Music Dictionary

I got this book as a present from my flute teacher, and was a bit skeptical of what i could get from a music dictionary, but now i understand. I love this dictionary, sometimes i just pull it out of my shelf and open it to a rondom page to see what new music terms i can learn. i reccomend it to all musicans and even to some non-musicans who are interested in music.

Outstanding musical reference

This is absolutely the finest music dictionary that I have used. It is concise in its definitions, and very useful with the information presented. Whenever I need to look just what exactly "Die Zauberflote" is, I often find myself reading on and on and on for pleasure. This is absolutely the only dictionary that I've ever found myself captivated by. I definitely recommend this fine musical reference.

A Very Helpful Material

I recieved this book as a christmas present from a family member. Upon looking through it I found just how helpful it really is. I plan on getting a career in music education, and although I have been studying music for about 6 years, there is material in the book that I did not know. It is excellent if you need more information, or just want to know more about music and music theory. I have not looked at the older version, but am sure that it is possibly just as informative as this one is. However, I strongly feel this is a good peice of work, and very educative for people like myself who just want to know more.

Excellent Choice

This is a great reference book. This is just as good as any of them. It happens to be just a little less expensive than the Oxford Edition and you still get the same results. The explanations are very easy to understand and the dictionary explains in detail whatever it is you want to be informed about. A great buy that will last forever.