[PDF] A Dictionary Of Musicians eBook

Author : Willi Apel
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 35,45 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780674375017

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

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Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 27,39 MB
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Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457410710

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This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.

Author : Matthew Hoch
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 19,79 MB
Release : 2014-04-28
Category : Music
ISBN : 0810886561

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Titles in the Dictionaries for the Modern Musician series offer both the novice and the advanced artist key information designed to convey the field of study and performance for a major instrument or instrument class, as well as the workings of musicians in areas from conducting to composing. Each dictionary covers topics from instrument parts to technique, major works to key figures—a must-have for any musician’s personal library! A Dictionary for the Modern Singer is an indispensable guide for students of singing, voice pedagogues, and lovers of the art of singing. In addition to classical singing, genres, and styles, musical theatre and popular and global styles are addressed. With an emphasis on contemporary practice, this work includes terms and figures that influenced modern singing styles. Topics include voice pedagogy, voice science, vocal health, styles, genres, performers, diction, and other relevant topics. The dictionary will help students to more fully understand the concepts articulated by their teachers. Matthew Hoch’s book fills a gap in the singer’s library as the only one-volume general reference geared toward today’s student of singing. An extensive bibliography is invaluable for students seeking to explore a particular subject in greater depth. Illustrations and charts further illuminate particular concepts, while appendixes address stage fright, tips on practicing, repertoire selection, audio technology, and contemporary commercial music styles. A Dictionary for the Modern Singer will appeal to students of singing at all levels. For professionals, it will serve as a quick and handy reference guide, useful in the high school or college library and the home teaching studio alike; students and amateurs will find it accessible and full of fascinating information about the world of the singing.

Author : Roy Bennett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 33,78 MB
Release : 1990-09-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780521569309

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The Music Dictionary has been written and designed as a practical reference for young readers. The 3500 entries provide information on musical works, technical and foreign terms, musical forms and instruments, with illustrations, styles, and types of music presented in a clear and straightforward way. A chronological chart provides an easy reference to data on 195 composers.