Essential Dictionary of Music: The Most Practical and Useful Music Dictionary for Students and Professionals

by Lindsey C. Harnsberger

A useful collection of definitions, composers, and theory. This pocket-sized reference book of over 330 pages includes a broad range of important information, from basic principles of theory and concise biographies of composers to pronunciations of foreign terms and ranges of instruments and voices. This easy-to-use volume covers every major aspect of music.

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Lindsey C. Harnsberger (1966- ) is an American composer and arranger who received his degree from the University of Southern California.

Harnsberger was editor-in-chief with Alfred Music where he specialized in editing music instructional books.

Reviews

[Giuseppe · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is great for the price... at time the definitions are correct but unexact. It is usefull pocket dictionary but should not be the only resource

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice pocket reference.