- Music Notation and Terminology
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A definitive text dealing with the theory and practice of Western music in the 20th Century.
- Chapters
- Preface
- Some Principles of Correct Notation
- Symbols of Music Defined
- Symbols of Music Defined (continued)
- Abbreviations, Signs, etc.
- Abbreviations, Signs, etc. (continued)
- Embellishments
- Scales
- Scales (continued)
- Auxillary Words and Endings
- Measure
- Tempo
- Tempo (continued)
- Dynamics
- Terms Relating to Forms and Styles
- Terms Relating to Forms and Styles (continued)
- Terms Relating to Vocal Music
- Rhythm, Melody, Harmony and Intervals
- Chords, Cadences, etc.
- Miscellaneous Terms
- Miscellaneous Terms (continued)
- Appendix A- The History of Music Notation
- Appendix B- Musical Instruments
- Appendix C- Acoustics
- Appendix D- Terminology Reform
- Appendix E- Analysis of Beethoven Sonata, Op. 31, No. 3
- Pronouncing Index