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MISCELLANEOUS
A Dictionary of Music Titles
(Room) REF ML102.T58 R66 2000
Presents here are the origin of names and nicknames of works with
distinctive titles.
Popular Titles and Subtitles of
Musical Compositions (Berkowitz) REF ML113.B39
This is another source for finding information about a work when only the
popular title, nickname or subtitle is known. Provided here are brief entries
with the work’s proper title, composer and the story behind the popular
designation. The 1st edition is located in the Music Library
Reference section. The 2nd edition is located in Ablah Library,
2nd floor.
Cross Index Title Guide to
Classical Music (Pallay) REF ML113.P34 1987
This resource identifies the proper title of a work and it’s composer
from a known popular title or nickname. It also provides alternative titles and
arrows indicating the title under which a work is most likely to be found in
library catalogs and other reference sources.
Music Subject Headings REF
ML111.B815 1988
Though somewhat dated, this is useful for its explanation regarding
assigned subject headings, and for use as a companion tool when searching the
online catalog with subject headings.
By Any Other Name… REF
ML113.R3 1984
This source may be used to identify the proper title of a work including
theme music in films, radio, television and broadcast advertisements, focusing
on but not limited to classical music.
Directory of Tunes and Musical
Themes (Parsons) REF ML128.I65 P33
Also known as the “up-down book,” this volume attempts to answer the
question: “What is the name of that tune” by translating the opening melody to a
directional pattern. In 3 sections covering classical tunes, popular tunes and
national anthems, if you can hum it and its listed here, you can find it.
Song Index and
Supplement (Sears) REF ML128.S3 S31 1966
Though this is primarily an index of art songs, this also covers
anthologies of folk songs, sea chanteys, Christmas carols, sacred songs and
school/college songs. Be sure to check both the main section as well as the
supplement section, though both are bound together. An additional copy is found
in Ablah Library, 2nd floor.
Wedding Music (Goodfellow)
REF ML128.W4 G6 1992 (available online
- see the WSU Online Catalog)
This index to 191 vocal and instrumental collections was compiled specifically
to access music suitable for weddings. Find titles or first lines, works by
composer or works by instrument. An electronic copy is available through the
electronic catalog as part of the NetLibrary collection.
Schumann Index REF
ML134.S4 W4
This is an index to the solo songs composed by Robert Schumann as found
in the Werke (on microform in the Ablah Library Reserves section, call
number M3.S393 1969) and to five additional art song anthologies.
The New Langwill Index
REF ML404.W38 1993
This listing of instrument makers provides information about their
locations, dates, historical notes, contact information, trade exhibitions,
bibliographies where applicable, and etc. are given. Particularly useful for
illustrations of makers’ marks, this is the eighth edition of this title. The 2nd
and 5th editions (An Index of Musical Wind-Instrument Makers) are located
in Ablah library, 2nd floor (ML404.L3).
Verzeichnis der werke Antonio
Vivaldis REF ML134.V7 R96
This catalog of Vivaldi’s works contains particularly useful tables,
cross-referencing older numbering systems for Vivaldi’s work.
The Book of World-Famous Music
(FULD) REF ML113.F8 1971
This work provides background information for famous songs/tunes,
including incipits and publication history. Copies of the previous edition are
located in Ablah Library, 2nd floor.
Introduction to Research in Music
(Wingell/Herzog) REF MT .W825 2001
An overview of music research, this manual provides helpful discussions
of reference tools as well as guidance for writing.
Norton Anthology of Western Music
(Palisca) REF MT6.5.N67 2001
This 2 volume anthology is the companion set of scores for the compact
disc set of the same title (CD 3961 and CD 3962). The latest edition is kept in
the music library behind the circulation/reference desk to assure that a copy is
always available. Previous editions are found in Ablah Library, 2nd
floor.
Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes
REF NX456.K67 2000
This work covers not only the visual arts but music, film, dance and
theater. Though rather brief, articles include bibliographies for further
reading. This is the second edition of this work. An earlier version is
available on the second floor of the library.
Encyclopedia of the Harlem
Renaissance REF NX512.3.A35 E53 2004
This 2 volume encyclopedia covers all areas of the arts associated with
the Harlem Renaissance. With bibliographies and a very helpful index.
The Oxford Guide to Classical
Mythology in the Arts, 1300-1990s REF NX650.M9 R45 1993
In 2 volumes this is an index to artworks (in the fine arts, music, dance
and literature) from the Renaissance through the 20th century with
subjects in Greek and Roman mythology. Main entries under their Greek title are
given for central mythological figures or commonly known themes, with
cross-references from Roman names. Volume 2 also contains an index to artists
whose works are listed under the main entries.
Dictionary of Translated Names and
Titles REF NX80.R66 1986
Titles of artistic creations (plays, novels, films, musical works,
paintings, and etc.), characters (historical and mythical), biblical personages,
historical events and geographical names, are here given in English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish and Russian, with cross-indices in French, German,
Italian, Spanish and Russian.
Dictionary of the
Arts REF NX80.D53 1994
This dictionary of culture (including biographical entries) covers architecture,
artistic theory, film, literature, craft, design, dance, fashion, music,
mythology, painting, photography, sculpture and theatre, all throughout history.
Updated:
June 06, 2012
Contact:
Rachel Crane, Music/Fine Arts
Librarian