Baker's Dictionary of Music

Baker's Dictionary of Music PDF Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1210

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A dictionary of music history and theory, including entries on musical instruments, famous compositions, musicians, and musical terms; and includes in-depth essays on musical topics.

Baker's Dictionary of Music

Baker's Dictionary of Music PDF Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1210

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Book Description
A dictionary of music history and theory, including entries on musical instruments, famous compositions, musicians, and musical terms; and includes in-depth essays on musical topics.

The Portable Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians

The Portable Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians PDF Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN: 9780028712253
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 291

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This concise edition contains edited down entries from Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians 8th edition, and covers artists in the contemporary genres of jazz, rock and the blues. The rich and effective writing of Nicolas Slonimsky is given special attention.

Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music: A-G

Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music: A-G PDF Author: Laura Diane Kuhn
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 720

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Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of music, covering musicians, composers, compositions, instruments, musical terms, facts, and anecdotes; and includes illustrations and an index.

A Dictionary of Musical Terms

A Dictionary of Musical Terms PDF Author: Theodore Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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Harvard Dictionary of Music

Harvard Dictionary of Music PDF Author: Willi Apel
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674375017
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 968

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Contains nearly 1000 pages of precise and accessible information on all musical subjects.

Baker's Dictionary of Theology

Baker's Dictionary of Theology PDF Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 566

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Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth-century Classical Musicians

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth-century Classical Musicians PDF Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1618

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Book Description
This new edition (last, 1992) includes entries on some 500 musicians who were not included in the eighth edition (such as violin virtuoso Sarah Chang) and updates many others (such as composer John Cage, who died after the 8th edition was published). As before, entries also include musicians and composers of the 1800s and artists from other musical genres whose work has significantly influenced 20th century classical music. A glossary of terms is included at the end of the volume. c. Book News Inc.

Baker's Dictionary of Christian Ethics

Baker's Dictionary of Christian Ethics PDF Author: Carl Ferdinand Howard Henry
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 9780801041990
Category : Christian ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 726

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Evangelical Dictionary of Theology

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology PDF Author: Walter A. Elwell
Publisher:
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1240

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"A thoroughly updated edition of this standard reference tool"

Baker's Dictionary of Opera

Baker's Dictionary of Opera PDF Author: Laura Diane Kuhn
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1160

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Book Description
This reference covers the unique stature and scope of opera in all its grandeur and complexity, as well as the people who have made significant contributions to the field. The 1,000 entries present information on past and newly emerged performers, librettists, set designers, scholars, directors, and composers (including current ones who have pushed the boundaries of the form). Other features include synopses of operas, an opera timeline, a glossary, a directory of opera companies, histories of the world's leading opera houses, and a foreword by famed musicologist Nicholas Slonimsky. Contains about 250 b & w illustrations and photos. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.