Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1210
Book Description
A dictionary of music history and theory, including entries on musical instruments, famous compositions, musicians, and musical terms; and includes in-depth essays on musical topics.
Baker's Dictionary of Music
Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1210
Book Description
A dictionary of music history and theory, including entries on musical instruments, famous compositions, musicians, and musical terms; and includes in-depth essays on musical topics.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1210
Book Description
A dictionary of music history and theory, including entries on musical instruments, famous compositions, musicians, and musical terms; and includes in-depth essays on musical topics.
The Portable Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians
Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN: 9780028712253
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
This concise edition contains edited down entries from Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians 8th edition, and covers artists in the contemporary genres of jazz, rock and the blues. The rich and effective writing of Nicolas Slonimsky is given special attention.
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN: 9780028712253
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
This concise edition contains edited down entries from Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians 8th edition, and covers artists in the contemporary genres of jazz, rock and the blues. The rich and effective writing of Nicolas Slonimsky is given special attention.
Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music: A-G
Author: Laura Diane Kuhn
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of music, covering musicians, composers, compositions, instruments, musical terms, facts, and anecdotes; and includes illustrations and an index.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of music, covering musicians, composers, compositions, instruments, musical terms, facts, and anecdotes; and includes illustrations and an index.
Harvard Dictionary of Music
Author: Willi Apel
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674375017
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Contains nearly 1000 pages of precise and accessible information on all musical subjects.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674375017
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Contains nearly 1000 pages of precise and accessible information on all musical subjects.
Baker's Dictionary of Theology
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth-century Classical Musicians
Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1618
Book Description
This new edition (last, 1992) includes entries on some 500 musicians who were not included in the eighth edition (such as violin virtuoso Sarah Chang) and updates many others (such as composer John Cage, who died after the 8th edition was published). As before, entries also include musicians and composers of the 1800s and artists from other musical genres whose work has significantly influenced 20th century classical music. A glossary of terms is included at the end of the volume. c. Book News Inc.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1618
Book Description
This new edition (last, 1992) includes entries on some 500 musicians who were not included in the eighth edition (such as violin virtuoso Sarah Chang) and updates many others (such as composer John Cage, who died after the 8th edition was published). As before, entries also include musicians and composers of the 1800s and artists from other musical genres whose work has significantly influenced 20th century classical music. A glossary of terms is included at the end of the volume. c. Book News Inc.
Baker's Dictionary of Christian Ethics
Author: Carl Ferdinand Howard Henry
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 9780801041990
Category : Christian ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 9780801041990
Category : Christian ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
Evangelical Dictionary of Theology
Author: Walter A. Elwell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
Book Description
"A thoroughly updated edition of this standard reference tool"
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
Book Description
"A thoroughly updated edition of this standard reference tool"
Baker's Dictionary of Opera
Author: Laura Diane Kuhn
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1160
Book Description
This reference covers the unique stature and scope of opera in all its grandeur and complexity, as well as the people who have made significant contributions to the field. The 1,000 entries present information on past and newly emerged performers, librettists, set designers, scholars, directors, and composers (including current ones who have pushed the boundaries of the form). Other features include synopses of operas, an opera timeline, a glossary, a directory of opera companies, histories of the world's leading opera houses, and a foreword by famed musicologist Nicholas Slonimsky. Contains about 250 b & w illustrations and photos. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1160
Book Description
This reference covers the unique stature and scope of opera in all its grandeur and complexity, as well as the people who have made significant contributions to the field. The 1,000 entries present information on past and newly emerged performers, librettists, set designers, scholars, directors, and composers (including current ones who have pushed the boundaries of the form). Other features include synopses of operas, an opera timeline, a glossary, a directory of opera companies, histories of the world's leading opera houses, and a foreword by famed musicologist Nicholas Slonimsky. Contains about 250 b & w illustrations and photos. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education
Author: Michael J. Anthony
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 762
Book Description
Over 850 articles explore the history, philosophy, and theology of Christian education and provide insight into educational methodology, learning theory, and practice.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 762
Book Description
Over 850 articles explore the history, philosophy, and theology of Christian education and provide insight into educational methodology, learning theory, and practice.