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Printed music and writing about music involve the use of complex systems of notation and a wealth of technical terms in several languages. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms provides clear- succinct- definitions of a comprehensive range of the musical terms- in English and other European languages- that are likely to be encountered in Western music. Over 2-500 A-Z entries range across a spectrum of subjects- among them: rhythm- metre- forms- genres- pitch- scales- chords- harmony and counterpoint- notational systems- composition and analysis- performance practice- tempo- expression- musical periods- artistic movements- computer applications- acoustics- and many more. Entries provide etymologies- and are fully cross-referenced. Some are illustrated with music examples and tables. An appendix lists all composers mentioned in the Dictionary- with their dates. It is an ideal book for students and teachers of music - it covers all the terms required in the SMAB musical theory exams - as well as for professional musicians- those learning to play musical instruments- and members of choirs- and musical groups.It will also be a useful quick reference book for concert-goers- CD-collectors- and radio listeners....