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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Call Number: ML100 N48 2001

Publication Date: 2001

BEST SOURCE! Available in print in the Library. Authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia of western classical music.
The Oxford Dictionary of Music
Call 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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