The listings on this page include only select recommendations. For more music resources at the library please consult the library guide for Music: http://libraries.wichita.edu/music
This is the bibliography of music bibliographies and one of the first places to consult. Divided into chapters by type of reference and ordered by genre, annotations provide brief descriptions and often citations of reviews written about each work. The lastest edition is found in the Music Library, while older editions are located in Ablah Library, 2nd floor.
This work consists of 7 chapters of bibliographies on different types of sources, preceded by an introductory chapter about research in music. Collective annotations are found at the beginnings of subsections providing overviews and highlighting particular sources. Also find indices of authors editors, compilers, translators, and titles.
Call Number: REF ML100 .A64 2003 in Ablah and the Music Library and Online
ISBN: 0674011635
Found here are in-depth definitions of musical terms. Some entries have bibliographies for further reading. The 4th edition found in both Music Library and Ablah Library reference sections. Earlier editions may be found on the 2nd floor of Ablah Library and are available for check-out.
Clear, concise, and practical, Music Research: A Handbook introduces the major print and electronic research tools available with a strong focus on the connection between music and writing.
This guide examines a wide range of writing assignments for music courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, while employing a variety of writing samples as a means to illustrate effective writing.
Online version of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz (2nd ed.). Formerly Grove Music Online.