The Penguin Dictionary of Music by Arthur Jacobs

The Penguin Dictionary of Music by Arthur Jacobs

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This is an expanded and revised book, with over 500 additional entries, including musical instruments, recent compositions, new composers and stars of the concert and opera world. The book covers classic musicals, performers, musical terms, conductors, and solo, choral and chamber music.

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The Penguin Dictionary of Music by Arthur Jacobs

This text is now in its sixth edition. It has been thoroughly revised and expanded and the additional entries, of which there are over 500, include musical instruments, recent compositions, new composers and rising stars of the opera world. There is also a new subject area - classic musicals and their composers. The book covers opera and ballet as well as orchestral, solo, choral and chamber music. Detailed entries include performers working today, composers and their works, instruments of every kind, musical terms and genres, orchestras, performers and conductors, and authors whose work has inspired musical composition.
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ISBN 13 9780140512908
ISBN 10 014051290X
Title The Penguin Dictionary of Music
Author Arthur Jacobs
Series Penguin Reference Books S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1996-02-29
Number of pages 512
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.