"Alphabetically-arranged entries and almost one thousand illustrations provide information on all aspects of music, with a pronouncing glossary and tables of notation and nomenclature." --

Includes over 3,000 alphabetically arranged definitions of musical terms, examples of music, and biographical sketches of famouscomposers and musicians.

Contains "6,600 entries." Illustrated with "more than 1,500 music examples, halftone illustrations, and explanatory diagrams." "Covers music from ancient times to the present day. All aspects of music are covered in 6,600 entries including: composers, individual works, music at various periods (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century) and in many different countries and civilizations (including Africa, China, America,...