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As we discussed in the library instruction session, here are some reminders about how to locate the books, articles, and Web sites you will need for your research.
Locating Musical Recordings: To find a CD, you will need to:
- click on the "Set One Limit" box to the right of the search box,
- select either Recorded Music All Campuses , or CD's Rockville
and- set "Select Search Type:" to Keyword Boolean .
- Enter a search expression in the "Enter Search Terms:" box.
Here are some sample searches using keywords and Boolean operators:
- medieval AND music
- Machaut
- firebird AND Stravinsky
- italy AND opera
- Ellington and jazz
- african AND jazz
Browse Shelves: For books on music, go to these sections of the call numbers:
ML 198 -- 239 Music History & Criticism, America ML 240 -- 325 Music History & Criticism, Europe ML 330 -- 345 Music History & Criticism, Asia ML 348 Music History & Criticism, Arab Countries ML 350 Music History & Criticism, Africa ML 360 Music History & Criticism, Australia & Oceania
ML 475 -- 486 Instruments & Instrumental Music, America ML 489 -- 522 Instruments & Instrumental Music, Europe ML 525 -- 541 Instruments & Instrumental Music, Asia ML 544 Instruments & Instrumental Music, Africa ML 547 Instruments & Instrumental Music, Australia & Oceania Useful Reference Books
General
Contemporary Musicians REF ML 385 .C615 Biographies of classical, popular musicians and music groups. The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music REF. ML100 .G16 1998 Each volume thoroughly covers the music of a different continent. International Dictionary of Black Composers REF ML105 .I5 1999 Truly international in scope, this reference book covers Black composers of classical and popular music. Classical
The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians REF. ML100 .N48 2001 The best place to start looking for information on classical music. The New Grove Dictionary of Opera REF. ML 102. O6 N5 1992 Extensive coverage of opera composers, arias, choruses, performers etc. Jazz and Blues
All Music Guide to Blues REF. ML 156.4 .B6 A55 1999 Arranged by performer or group, this title covers Blues from its beginnings to the present. The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz REF ML 102 .J3 F39 1999 This book contains brief biographies of a large number of Jazz musicians. The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz REF ML102 .J3 N48 2001 A three volume set that covers Jazz extensively. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Jazz REF ML3507 .094 2000 This book is a history of jazz from its beginnings in African and European music to the present. Pop and Folk
American Musical Traditions REF ML3551 .A53 2002 An outstanding set of books which cover the folk music, including jazz, blues and Latino music, of many American ethnic groups. Baker’s Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 REF ML 102 .P66 B35 2003 Biographies of contemporary musicians and musical groups. Encyclopedia of Popular Music REF ML102 .P66 G84 1998 This seven volume set offers extensive coverage of popular music. Most of the entries are biographical; however there are essays on important CD’s and other topics. MusicHound Rock: the Essential Album Guide REF ML 156.4 .R6 M87 1999b Although dated, this book might be useful for its discussions of important rock albums. Rap Whoz Who: The World of Rap Music, Performers, Producers, Promoters REF ML400 .S17 1996 Again dated, but this book does offer biographies of important figures in the Rap music world.
Renew Books Online: Go into MC Library Catalog and use the MY ACCOUNT button at the top of the page.
Help: Speak to the reference librarian on duty or call the reference desk:
- Germantown: 240-567-7853
- Rockville: 240-567-7130
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: 240-567-1536
- Encyclopedia of World Biography
- Biographical information on notable people from every part of the world and all time periods.
- Project Muse
- Scholarly journals in the humanities including many on music related topics.
- Academic Search Premier
- The College's largest database.
- Expanded Academic ASAP
- To sort by relevance, user must select Relevance in blue menu bar before starting search.
Results can be sorted by date or relevance. To print, use the button within the database.
- Music Resources on the World Wide Web (Yale University)
- A collection of music related web sites compiled by Yale University.
- Music Library Online Resources (University of Virginia)
- Libraries, research centers, and Web sites devoted to selected composers.
- DW3 - Classical Music Resources (Duke University)
- Online music resources compiled by Duke University libraries.
This library handout will help you correctly format your citations in MLA style.
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Last Revised: 2006 October 23, egt