Description
A Dictionary of Musical Information is a substantial reference guide compiled by John W. Moore, offering musicians and scholars a thorough resource for understanding musical terminology and history. The work contains detailed musical information alongside a comprehensive vocabulary of musical terms used in classical and contemporary music of the era.
A particularly valuable feature is the extensive list of modern musical works published in the United States spanning from 1640 to 1875, providing a unique historical perspective on American musical development. This catalog documents the growth and evolution of musical composition and publication during a formative period in American history.
This dictionary is indispensable for musicologists, historians, performers, and anyone seeking to understand the foundations of American musical culture during the colonial and early American periods.
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