Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary - Louis Charles Elson - Bog

Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary: The Important Terms Used In Music (1909) is a comprehensive guide to the terminology used in the field of music. Written by Louis Charles Elson, a prominent musicologist and composer of the early 20th century, the book aims to provide a concise and accessible reference for musicians, students, and enthusiasts.The dictionary covers a wide range of topics, including musical notation, theory, history, and performance. It includes definitions for common musical terms such as allegro, crescendo, and fortissimo, as well as more specialized terms such as fugue, sonata, and opera. The book also features entries on important composers and their works, as well as information on different musical genres and styles.In addition to its comprehensive coverage of musical terminology, Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary also includes helpful guides to pronunciation, musical symbols, and key signatures. The book is designed to be portable and easy to use, making it an ideal resource for musicians on the go.Overall, Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study or practice of music. Its clear and concise definitions, combined with its wealth of historical and cultural information, make it an essential reference for musicians of all levels.With Pronunciation And Concise Definition, Together With The Elements Of Notation And A Biographical List Of Over Five Hundred Noted Names In Music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.