Publisher's Synopsis
This illustrated dictionary is a compilation of the terms, theories, instruments, and notation of music. Fully cross-referenced, it covers over 1400 terms.;The book is divided into four sections: a cross-referenced glossary of terms for music theory, instruments, notation, and playing instructions;a multi-language instrument guide listing instruments in five languages - English, Italian, French, German and Spanish; an illustrated notation guide showing the common notation symbols used in musical scores; and scales, keys and chords, giving the scales for all major keys, and for all harmonic, melodic and natural minor keys and the key signatures of all major keys.;The book should be of interest to students and experienced musicians alike.
