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Historical Dictionary of Sacred Music

  • Hardback
  • 400 pages
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 2.7 cm

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For music lovers, students, and church historians

Explains key terms, composers, and holy traditions

Deepen your grasp of music used in worship today

An essential reference guide providing 800 expert entries on the rich history and traditions of sacred music.

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This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Sacred Music contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on major types of music, composers, key religious figures, specialized positions, genres of composition, technical terms, instruments, fundamental documents and sources, significant places, and important musical compositions. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about sacred music.
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  • Title

    Historical Dictionary of Sacred Music

  • Author

    Joseph P. Swain

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Rowman & Littlefield

  • Published

    September 2016

  • Edition

    Second Edition

  • Weight

    750g

  • Page Count

    400

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 2.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9781442264625

  • ISBN-10

    1442264624

  • Eden Code

    4639604