Music: Reference

Coverage of all forms of music, though strongest in Western art music. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and musical examples. Note that all content is included (often in updated form) in Oxford Music Online package.

Classic German-language reference work for music. Grove and MGG don't always agree 100% on everything, so good place to check to get a complete picture. Even if you can't read German, the complete works lists for composers are extremely valuable.

Excellent source for information on music from around the globe. Multi-volume set, volumes arranged by geographical area.

Featuring a broad musical scope covering popular music of all genres and periods from 1900 to the present day, including jazz, country, folk, rap, reggae, techno, musicals, and world music, the Encyclopedia also offers thousands of additional entries covering popular music genres, trends, styles, record labels, venues, and music festivals.

Encyclopedia-length articles alternate with short entries for quick reference, including definitions and identifications of works and instruments.