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Essential reference for every musician: a clear, concise guide to musical terms and abbreviations, with practical guidance for reading scores.
This dictionary offers grounded definitions and translations for a wide range of musical terms, from tempo and dynamics to instrument names and performance directions. It compiles abbreviations and cross-references across languages, helping readers understand how terms appear in scores and manuscript notes.
Whether you are a student, teacher, performer, or music lover, this edition helps you read, interpret, and discuss music with confidence. It presents terms in a practical, accessible way, avoiding jargon and focusing on useful, real?world usage.
- Clear definitions for common and obscure terms, including performance directions, dynamics, and articulation marks
- Translations and cross?references for terms across major languages in music history
- Explanations of instrument names, stops, tunings, and keyboard terminology
- Guidance on score study, notation, and how abbreviations appear in manuscripts
Ideal for readers who want a reliable, easy?to?use reference to unlock the language of music.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an exhaustive collection of musical terms, many of which are still employed by musicians today. The author presents a rich depiction of the historical development of Western musical terminology, providing an accessible resource for students and professionals alike. Looking at a wide range of terms from the Middle Ages to the present day, the book gives a chronological introduction to the language of music and charts the evolution of musical practices. Covering not only musical theory but also the practical aspects of performance, this book will prove an invaluable aid to anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of classical music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334044199_0
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