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Essential Dictionary of Music: Book

By L. C. Harnsberger

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A comprehensive collection of composers, theory and definitions, this Handy-Guide provides a broad range of information, from basic principles of theory and biographies of composers to pronunciations of foreign terms and ranges of instruments and voices. The concise, easy-to-use, spiral-bound volume covers every major aspect of music.

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Series: Essential Dictionary Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 160
ISBN10: 0-88284-731-7
ISBN13: 978-0-88284-731-3
UPC: 038081134543
SKU: 00-16756

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About the Author: L. C. Harnsberger

L. C. Harnsberger

L. C. Harnsberger studied composition at the University of Southern California, where he worked under Morton Lauridsen and William A. Schaefer. His career spans writing and arranging for wind ensembles, orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists, with published works covering band, full orchestra, solo piano, and choral accompaniment.

Harnsberger's Essential Dictionary of Music has become a standard reference across all musical levels. The book reflects his deep understanding of music education and the practical information musicians need to access quickly.

Why we love this

This spiral-bound reference lives up to its name by delivering exactly what musicians need without unnecessary complexity. Teachers, students, and conductors reach for it constantly because it answers real questions in real time, whether you're checking instrument ranges before orchestrating, verifying a composer's dates, or decoding foreign terminology in a score.

Who it's for

Music teachers, band and orchestra directors, choir directors, and private studio instructors will find this indispensable for lesson planning and score study. Students preparing for auditions, music theory exams, or repertoire research benefit from having accurate information at their fingertips.

How to use it

Keep this in your office, your studio, and on the shelf next to the piano. It's the kind of resource you reach for during lesson planning, sectional rehearsals, and student consultations, making it invaluable across every level of instruction from beginning band to advanced repertoire study.

Skills your students will build

  • Quick reference skills for music terminology and definitions
  • Understanding composer biographies and historical context
  • Knowledge of standard instrument and voice ranges
  • Pronunciation of foreign musical terms and composer names

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