Music databases
Music Resources
Reference Works: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries
The most recent editions of reference works are shelved in the Reference Room on the first floor of the Oviatt Library. All reference works are for library use only but may be photocopied.
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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2001)
Reference Room: ML100 .N48 2001
*Second copy in Music & Media (same call number)
Oxford Music Online -
Nico Castel's IPA libretti, such as Puccini, Wagner, and Mozart are in Music & Media in ML 49 and ML 50.
They may not be checked out. -
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music (1998-2002)
Reference Room ML100 .G16 1998
*Second copy in Music & Media
Garland Encyclopedia Online -
Orchestral Music: A Handbook (2005)
Reference Room ML128 .OD3 2005
*Second circulating copy in Music & Media -
Baker’s Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (2001)
Reference Room ML105 .B16 2001 v.1-6 -
The Oxford History of Western Music (2005)
Music & Media ML160 .T18 2005 v.1-6
Short Guide to Library of Congress call numbers
Printed Music (Scores): M
- Solo instruments: M6 - M175
- Chamber music: M177 - M990
- Large ensemble music: M1000 - M1356
- Secular vocal music: M1497 - M1998
- Sacred vocal music: M1999 - M2199
Literature about Music: ML
- Libretti: ML49 - ML50
- Encyclopedias/Dictionaries: ML100 - ML109
- Discographies/Bibliographies of Composers: ML128 - ML134
- Music History: ML162 - ML 350
- Composer/Musician Biographies: ML410 - ML420
- Books about individual instruments: ML549 - ML950
- Popular music (rock, hip hop, etc): ML3469 - ML3541
Musical Instruction and Study: MT
- Student theses/final projects: MT9
- Orchestration: MT70
- Instrumental techniques: MT170 - MT810
- Singing: MT820 - MT949
Bibliographies and style guides:
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How to write about music: the RILM manual of style (2006)
Music & Media Reserves ML3797 .H69 2006
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Music Research: a Handbook (2009)
Music & Media ML113 .S28 2009
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Music Reference and Research Materials : An Annotated Bibliography (1994)
Reference Room ML113 .D83 1994