The Concise Oxford Dictionaries Of Music & Opera (Two-Volume Set)
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Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Creased spines.
A comprehensive dual-reference volume, The Concise Oxford Dictionaries of Music & Opera presents authoritative definitions and entries spanning the full breadth of Western classical music and operatic tradition. The music dictionary details composers, instruments, musical forms, and terminology from the medieval period through the twentieth century, while the opera dictionary chronicles the history of the genre, profiling landmark works, celebrated singers, conductors, and opera houses from around the world. Written in the clear, precise style that defines the Oxford reference series, both dictionaries maintain an academic yet accessible tone, making them equally valuable to students, performers, and enthusiastic listeners. Together, they serve as an indispensable desk companion for anyone seeking quick, reliable answers to questions about musical vocabulary, biographical details, or operatic repertoire.
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Format: Paperback
Published: 1975, Oxford University Press
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Creased spines.
A comprehensive dual-reference volume, The Concise Oxford Dictionaries of Music & Opera presents authoritative definitions and entries spanning the full breadth of Western classical music and operatic tradition. The music dictionary details composers, instruments, musical forms, and terminology from the medieval period through the twentieth century, while the opera dictionary chronicles the history of the genre, profiling landmark works, celebrated singers, conductors, and opera houses from around the world. Written in the clear, precise style that defines the Oxford reference series, both dictionaries maintain an academic yet accessible tone, making them equally valuable to students, performers, and enthusiastic listeners. Together, they serve as an indispensable desk companion for anyone seeking quick, reliable answers to questions about musical vocabulary, biographical details, or operatic repertoire.