The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music (Oxford Paperback Reference) cover

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by Michael Kennedy

"This is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date dictionary of music available in paperback. Including musical terms, works, composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras, it is a rich mine of information for lovers of music of all periods and styles." "It contains: 14,000 entries in a wide range of musical categories; comprehensive work-lists for major composers; generous coverage of living composers and performers; important ballets and operas; and musical instruments and their history."--Jacket.

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