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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779770503321

Autore

Swain Joseph Peter

Titolo

Historical dictionary of Baroque music [[electronic resource] /] / Joseph P. Swain

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Scarecrow Press, 2013

ISBN

0-8108-7825-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource(xxix, 363 pages) : illustrations, music

Collana

Historical dictionaries of literature and the arts

Disciplina

780.9/03203

Soggetti

Music - 18th century

Music - 17th century

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; Chronology; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z; Bibliography; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

The Historical Dictionary of Baroque Music covers the history of this period through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on the most important traditions, famous pieces, persons, places, technical terms, and institutions of Baroque music. This book is a vital reference tool for students and teachers of music history, students and teachers of the Western tradition, and above all for lovers of Baroque music.</span