The Oxford companion to music / by Percy A. Scholes ; edited by John Owen Ward.

Author/creator Scholes, Percy A.
Other author Ward, John Owen, editor.
Format Book
EditionTenth edition revised and reset.
Publication InfoLondon, New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 1970.
Descriptionlx, 1189 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, music, portraits ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Preface to the tenth edition (1969) -- Preface to the first edition (1938) -- A reader's synopsis -- Tables of notation and nomenclature -- Pronouncing glossary -- Postscript concerning the pronouncing glossary.
Abstract Comprehensive reference book provides definitions of musical terms, biographies, and synopses of opera plots among its entries.
Other formsContent available in Oxford Music Online database.
LCCN 70474610

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML100 .S37 1975 ✔ Available Place Hold