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Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
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Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart (MGG)Available in print: [Dunbar Reference ML 100 .M92 1994].
The major German music encyclopedia. Has many persons not in Grove or Baker's. Text is in German, but you can make out enough to get birth/death dates, etc. -
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of MusiciansAvailable in print: [Dunbar Reference ML 105 .B16 2001].
Brief biographies (one paragraph to a few pages) of persons from all aspects of musical life. Has entries for many musicians not covered in Grove. -
Harvard Dictionary of MusicAvailable in print: [Dunbar Reference ML100 .H37 2003].
Brief entries on instruments, styles, genres, and terms.
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Oxford Music OnlineIncludes the online version of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, a comprehensive encyclopedia of music with articles on composers, instruments, performers, regions, countries and cities, styles, genres, and terms. Also includes online versions of The Grove Dictionary of Opera, The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, The Oxford Companion to Music, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and The Encyclopedia of Popular Music.
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The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music OnlineA comprehensive encyclopedia covering the musical heritage and traditions of every region of the world, including description of specific musical genres, practices, and performances. Articles include detailed photographs that show musicians, musical instrument, and the cultural context of dances, rituals, and ceremonies. Other images include drawings, maps, and musical examples for further study.
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