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The New Grove dictionary of American music

edited by H. Wiley Hitchcock and Stanley Sadie ; editorial coordinator, Susan Feder

Macmillan , Grove's Dictionaries of Music, 1986

  • : us : set
  • : uk : set
  • v. 1. A-D
  • v. 2. E-K
  • v. 3. L-Q
  • v. 4. R-Z

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Description

'...superb and remarkably exhaustive.' Robert Henderson, Daily Telegraph '...captures the totality of American music as never before.' D.W.Krummel, Choice '...represents a lexicographic landmark in musical literature. It is destined to become a classic.' Arthur Cohn, Symphony Magazine Contact: Grove's Dictionaries of Music, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, Brunel Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 2XS. Tel: (0256) 817245

Table of Contents

The Dictionary includes articles on: composers - conductors - singers - virtuosos - orchestras - bands - choral and chamber groups - instruments and instrument makers - festivals - cities - film music - American Indians - jazz - country music - rock - blues - choreographers - critics - scholars and writers on music - patrons - administrators, producers, directors and other influential figures from the world of popular entertainment, Broadway and opera - institutions and organisations - centres for music education - terminology - the careers and influence of foreign-born musicians - the influence of immigrant groups on the music culture of the United States

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