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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansCall Number: ML100 N48 2001
Publication Date: 2001
BEST SOURCE! Available in print in the Library. Authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia of western classical music.
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The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular MusicCall Number: ML102 P66 G84 1995
Publication Date: 1995
Available in print in the Library. Encyclopedia covering musical forms not considered "classical" including pop, rock, country, jazz, reggae, and more.
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The Oxford Dictionary of MusicCall Number: ML100 K35 2006
Publication Date: 2006
Available in print in the Library.
"Provides short discussions of terms, composers, conductors, works, singers, instruments, instrumentalists, and orchestras" - School Library Journal
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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians
The Oxford Dictionary of Music
