Historical Dictionaries of Literature an Historical Dictionary of Music of the Classical Period, (Hardcover)

The Historical Dictionary of Music of the Classical Period covers the music of the Classical Period 1728-1800 with both forerunners and successors briefly described.

This is done through a chronology an introductory essay and an extensive bibliography.

The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on composers genres styles significant patrons or musicians musical instruments and terms demonstrating the global reach of the music of this era.