The New Penguin Dictionary of Music Author:Paul Griffiths In this impressive volume, music critic Paul Griffiths offers a succinct and comprehensive guide to the history, forms, and personalities of classical music. Here readers will find: — ? Biographies of thousands of composers from Albinoni to Zappa, with in-depth treatment of major figures — ? Coverage of individual works, including plot summaries o... more »f operas and ballets
? Articles on the history of music and instruments
? Entries on musical forms, from medieval plainchant to
z contemporary minimalism
? Clear definitions of technical terms and jargon
? And much more
This is a must for all those interested in the colorful and complex universe of classical music.« less