{"product_id":"the-oxford-dictionary-of-musical-terms-paperback","title":"The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlison Latham\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted music and writing about music involve the use of complex systems of notation and a wealth of technical terms in several languages. The \u003cem\u003eOxford Dictionary of Musical Terms\u003c\/em\u003e provides clear, succinct, definitions of a comprehensive range of the musical terms, in English and other European languages, that are likely to be encountered in Western music, including in jazz and popular musical genres.\u003cbr\u003e Over 2,500 A-Z entries range across a spectrum of subjects, among them: rhythm, meter, forms, genres, pitch, scales, chords, harmony and counterpoint, notational systems, composition and analysis, performance practice, tempo, expression, musical periods, artistic movements, computer applications, acoustics, and many more. Entries provide etymologies, and are fully cross-referenced. Some are illustrated with music examples and tables. An appendix lists all composers mentioned in the \u003cem\u003eDictionary\u003c\/em\u003e, with their dates. \u003cbr\u003eAn ideal book for composers, professional musicians, those learning to play musical instruments, and members of choirs and musical groups, the Dictionary is also be a useful quick reference book for concert-goers, CD-collectors, and radio listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51382631760095,"sku":"9780198606987","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/CQRy67LBcR9780198606987.webp?v=1789290437","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-oxford-dictionary-of-musical-terms-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}