Historical dictionary of music of the classical period [[electronic resource] /] / Bertil van Boer

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910461136903321
• Autore: Van Boer Bertil H
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham, Md., : Scarecrow Press, c2012
• ISBN: 1-280-65847-9; 9786613635402; 0-8108-7386-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (665 p.)
• Collana: Historical dictionaries of literature and the arts
• Disciplina: 780.9/033
• Soggetti: Music - 18th century; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Bibliography; About the Author
• Sommario/riassunto: The Historical Dictionary of Music of the Classical Period covers the music of the Classical Period (1728-1800) with both forerunners and successors briefly described. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on composers, genres, styles, significant patrons or musicians, musical instruments, and terms demonstrating the global reach of the music of this era. This book is an excellent access point for students, re