Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 240 pages
- Published by: Alfred Publishing Company November 1986
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0882843494
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0882843490
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Book Dimensions:
5.4 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches
- Weighs: 4.8 ounces
Book Description
Contains thousands of entries covering all eras of music. It is unique in that it includes contemporary terms and composers from the popular genre as well as classical terms and composers. It is organized in a logical sequence for quick and easy reference.
Reader Reviews
After searching for the past several years for my own students and teachers who study with me, I can finally state that I've found a music dictionary equal to the original "Pocket-Manual of Musical Terms" edited by Dr. Theodore Baker back in 1947 (published by G.Schirmer). Unfortunately, that same dictionary is still available in an "updated" format. I say 'unfortunately' because the new author (ie editor) decided to delete many of the classic terms for reasons unknown. But thanks to Alfred Publishing, Sandy Feldstein has done a great job of maintaining an excellent balance between content and precise meanings in an easy to understand manner. In fact, this small pocket dictionary has more charts and drawings of notes and key signatures than any other dictionary of the same size. In addition, a wonderful biographical section is included in the last section featuring basic facts on the great composers both past and present. You will not regret purchasing this handy size ( 4 x 5 inches) edition, as I have widely recommended this little book to hundreds of teachers and schools.
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