Dictionary of Music

by Theodore Karp

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810106598
Publisher:	Northwestern University Press
Publication date:	11/01/1983
Edition description:	1
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	4.50(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

THEODORE KARP is Chairman of the Department of Music History and Literature at the School of Music of Northwestern University.