Oxford Dictionary of Musical Works

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The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Works provides short articles on over 1750 pieces, including operas, ballets, choral, vocal, orchestral, chamber & instrumental pieces, & collections, national anthems & traditional melodies. Each entry provides the essential information about each piece: the details of its genre, the composer, librettist, the number of movements or acts, & important dates surrounding the piece. Fully cross-referenced, the dictionary also includes an appendix of nicknamed compositions, such as the "Pastoral" Symphony, as well as an index of composers & a glossary of terms. Ed. Alison Latham, OUP, 2005: paperback, 214pp.