RHINEGOLD EDUCATION MUSIC RESOURCE CATALOGUE 2014/2015 25 General Reference
Dictionary Of Music In Sound Author: David Bowman
The music dictionary you
can actually listen to… This unique and multi-dimensional resource explains 2,300 musical terms through three different methods:
Written defi nitions Music notation Audio extracts
From acciaccatura and fragmentation, to ostinato and trommelbass – each one is linked to a scored and audio example.
Dictionary Musical terms are defi ned, covering western music from the
dark ages to the 20th century. The defi nitions are backed up by an extensive reference section, including eight chapters on the elements of music:
Rhythm, metre and tempo Tonality, modality and atonality Melody, fi guration and ornamentation Counterpoint Harmony Timbre and texture The structure of music
Style, genre and historical context
Music notation Each musical term in the Dictionary is linked to specially
prepared sheet music. For ease of use, precise timings are given so that readers can identify the exact points at which particular compositional details can be heard.
Audio extracts
Each scored example can be heard on audio CD. There are 274 recorded extracts in total, completing this unique resource.
Dictionary Of Music In Sound
£49.95 CODE RHG500
ISBN: 9780946890873
“ The Rhinegold Dictionary Of Music In Sound is beautifully put together, clear, unstuffy and thorough. The placing of musical terminology in its historical context is particularly
welcome. First rate.” Howard Goodall, Composer and broadcaster
customer orderline 01284 773666 fax 01284 702592 email
info@musicroom.com post order form in centre pages
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32