A Dictionary of Musical Terms (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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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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