The Oxford Dictionary of Music
- ISBN-10
- 0199578540
- ISBN-13
- 9780199578542
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 976
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-08-15
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Authors
- Michael Kennedy, Joyce Kennedy
Description
This quick reference book of musical terminology includes brief biographical sketches of musicians, composers, vocalists, and conductors.
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