Grove's Dictionary Of Music And Musicians (Ten-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Eric Blom
Binding: Hardback
Published: St. Martin's Press, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive reference set in the genre of musicology presents the fifth edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, edited by Eric Blom and published in ten volumes by St. Martin’s Press. It instructs readers through thousands of authoritative entries covering composers, performers, instruments, genres, and theoretical concepts from antiquity to the mid-20th century. Blom and his editorial team argue for a rigorous, international approach to musical scholarship, incorporating contributions from leading experts across Europe and North America. The dictionary illustrates the evolution of Western music through biographical detail, stylistic analysis, and bibliographic precision, while also acknowledging non-Western traditions and emerging disciplines. Each volume is arranged alphabetically, with cross-references and citations that support academic research and professional inquiry. The set presents a unified editorial vision, balancing historical depth with contemporary relevance.
Author: Eric Blom
Binding: Hardback
Published: St. Martin's Press, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive reference set in the genre of musicology presents the fifth edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, edited by Eric Blom and published in ten volumes by St. Martin’s Press. It instructs readers through thousands of authoritative entries covering composers, performers, instruments, genres, and theoretical concepts from antiquity to the mid-20th century. Blom and his editorial team argue for a rigorous, international approach to musical scholarship, incorporating contributions from leading experts across Europe and North America. The dictionary illustrates the evolution of Western music through biographical detail, stylistic analysis, and bibliographic precision, while also acknowledging non-Western traditions and emerging disciplines. Each volume is arranged alphabetically, with cross-references and citations that support academic research and professional inquiry. The set presents a unified editorial vision, balancing historical depth with contemporary relevance.