Music Abbreviations: A Reverse Dictionary
- Author: Hixon, Donald L.
This dictionary is unique; there does not appear to be anything similar on the market at this time....This book would be an asset to most music libraries as a reference tool for students and...
Music Abbreviations: A Reverse Dictionary
- Author: Hixon, Donald L.
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This dictionary is unique; there does not appear to be anything similar on the market at this time....This book would be an asset to most music libraries as a reference tool for students and...
About
This resource identifies the meanings of abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms for:
-musical terms
-monograph and serial titles
-academic degrees in music
-record labels
-music software and computer programs
-international, national, and regional organizations
-performing groups
-music facsimiles and manuscripts
-notation conventions
-chant designations
While it focuses on "classical" music, this volume also includes numerous entries representing jazz and folk music. The first half of the volume is arranged alphabetically by the abbreviation, while the second part is arranged alphabetically by the full form of the entry, followed by the abbreviation.
This dictionary is ideal for music lovers and students who want to avoid consulting dozens of music and general dictionaries and encyclopedias to cull the music-specific terms they seek.
Contents
- Part 1 Preface
- Chapter 2 General Abbreviations
- Part 3 The Dictionary
- Part 4 The Reverse Dictionary
- Part 5 About the Author
Awards and reviews
Fontes Artis Musicae
This dictionary is unique; there does not appear to be anything similar on the market at this time....This book would be an asset to most music libraries as a reference tool for students and librarians. -- Laurel Tarulli
