The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music

The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music

Author: Eric Gilder

Publisher: Wings

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780517092958

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A perfect gift for an admirer of classical music, this indispensable volume condenses seven hundred years of classic music history and covers periods from Baroque to Contemporary, in an easy-to-use format.


The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music

The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music

Author: Eric Gilder

Publisher:

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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A perfect gift for an admirer of classical music, this indispensable volume condenses seven hundred years of classic music history and covers periods from Baroque to Contemporary, in an easy-to-use format.


Dictionary of American Classical Composers

Dictionary of American Classical Composers

Author: Neil Butterworth

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-02

Total Pages: 1359

ISBN-13: 1136790233

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The Dictionary of American Classical Composers covers over 650 composers active from the 18th century to today. Covering all classical styles, it offers the most comprehensive overview of key composers in the United States available. Entries include basic biographical information and critical analysis of each composer's key works and ideas. Entries also include worklists and bibliographic information. Whenever possible, the entries will have been checked by the composers themselves to assure greatest possible accuracy. This new edition, completely updated and expanded from the 1984 edition, also includes over 200 historic photographs.


Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music

Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music

Author: Sandy Feldstein

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781457422157

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Contains thousands of entries covering all eras of music. It is unique in that it includes contemporary terms and composers from the popular genre as well as classical terms and composers. It is organized in a logical sequence for quick and easy reference.


Essential Dictionary of Music

Essential Dictionary of Music

Author: L. C. Harnsberger

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781457411120

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A comprehensive collection of composers, theory and definitions, this Handy-Guide provides a broad range of information, from basic principles of theory and biographies of composers to pronunciations of foreign terms and ranges of instruments and voices. The concise, easy-to-use volume covers every major aspect of music.


Historical Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Classical Music

Historical Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Classical Music

Author: Nicole V. Gagné

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-07-17

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 1538122987

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The contemporary music scene thus embodies a uniquely broad spectrum of activity, which has grown and changed down to the present hour. With new talents emerging and different technologies developing as we move further into the 21st century, no one can predict what paths music will take next. All we can be certain of is that the inspiration and originality that make music live will continue to bring awe, delight, fascination, and beauty to the people who listen to it. This book cover modernist and postmodern concert music worldwide from the years 1888 to 2018. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Classical Music contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on the most important composers, musicians, methods, styles, and media in modernist and postmodern classical music worldwide, from 1888 to 2018. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about modern and contemporary classical music.


Essential Dictionary of Composers

Essential Dictionary of Composers

Author: L. C. Harnsberger

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457410741

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This Handy Guide functions as an easy-to-use historical-reference book, both educational and fun! It provides important information on composers, spanning from the middle ages to contemporary/pop. Every entry contains basic facts such as dates and historical periods of music as well as additional items of interest and importance.