Schirmer pronouncing pocket manual of musical terms / edited by Theodore Baker ; revised by Nicolas Slonimsky.

Author/creator Baker, Theodore
Other author Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995.
Format Book
EditionFourth edition
Publication InfoNew York : Schirmer Books, ©1978.
Descriptionxxi, 297 pages : music ; 14 cm
Subjects

Contents Preface -- Introductory -- Elements of notation -- Notes and rests -- The staff -- The clef -- The scales -- Chromatic signs -- The intervals -- Diatonic intervals of the major scale -- All standard intervals and their inversions -- The keys -- Table of keys -- Chords -- Time signatures -- Rules for pronouncing German, French, and Italian -- Comparative table of tempo marks -- Schirmer pronouncing pocket manual of musical terms -- Noteworthy musicians.
Abstract Over 5,000 definitions of key musical terms, styles, forms and musical instruments. Over 5,000 definitions of key musical terms, styles, forms and musical instruments. Provides brief descriptors of over 1,000 composers and performers in all musical styles. Covers classical, jazz, pop and world music. Easily fits into the pocket, bag or musical instrument case.
General note1905 and 1947 editions published under title: A pronuncing pocket- manual of musical terms.
LCCN 77005236
ISBN0028702506

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML109 .B16 1978 ✔ Available Place Hold