The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music

The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music retains the breadth of coverage, clarity and accessibility of The Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Music from which it was derived. It provides core information on composers and comprehensive works listings from the earliest exponents of polyphony up to the present day. Especially useful for the music student is the comprehensive treatment of technical and theoretical music terminology, embracing the many genres and forms of classical music. It is clearly illustrated with musical examples, and features a chronology of major composers and key works - placing musical events and personalities in their historical context.