New Penguin Dictionary of Music (Paul Griffiths)
$24.95
Explore 1,000 years of Western music with the New Penguin Dictionary of Music by Paul Griffiths. This A–Z reference features composers, theory, history, and jargon, written with expertise and insight by an award-winning critic.
Key Features:
• Authoritative A–Z music reference reference book for all music lovers
• Written by Paul Griffiths, acclaimed critic and blending scholarship with personal insight and opinion
• A pleasurable read
• Explores in detail the lives and achievements of a huge range of composers
• Examines such key topics as music history, performers, theory, and jargon.
New Penguin Dictionary of Music (Paul Griffiths)
Discover the essential A–Z reference for Western music with the New Penguin Dictionary of Music by Paul Griffiths. Covering over 1,000 years of musical history, this authoritative dictionary delves into the lives and achievements of composers, explores performers, theory, and musical jargon, and traces the progression of music from medieval plainchant to modern minimalism. Written by award-winning music critic Paul Griffiths—former chief music critic of the New Yorker and regular contributor to the New York Times—this volume combines scholarly rigour with personal insight and opinion, making it both an invaluable reference and a pleasurable read. Ideal for music lovers at every level, whether amateur or professional.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive A–Z guide to 1,000 years of Western music
- Biographies of composers, performers, and key figures
- Explains music history, theory, and jargon
- Written by renowned music critic Paul Griffiths
- Authoritative and engaging resource for amateurs and professionals alike
