MUS 5885: Music of the African Diaspora
Subject Guide
Michael Duffy
Librarian:
Michael Duffy
Professor
Fine Arts Librarian
1051 Waldo Library
Pronouns: he/him/his
During the Fall and Spring semesters, I am generally available
most Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall Lobby or Ticket Office in Dalton Center and
most Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge in Richmond Center.
I may be available at other times by appointment.
Professor
Fine Arts Librarian
1051 Waldo Library
Pronouns: he/him/his
During the Fall and Spring semesters, I am generally available
most Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall Lobby or Ticket Office in Dalton Center and
most Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge in Richmond Center.
I may be available at other times by appointment.
(269) 387-5236
Website
Writing and Citing in Music
Books on writing about music are at ML 3797.
- Citing Music SourcesHow to cite music sources (scores, recordings, videos and more) using Turabian style (based upon Chicago Manual of Style).
A Style and Usage Guide to Writing about Music by
In A Style and Usage Guide to Writing About Music, Thomas Donahue presents a collection of guidelines to help express through the written word the special notations, terms, and concepts found in the discipline of music. It concentrates on questions of style and format in the interest of good formal writing within the context of United-States English, so that writers may communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.While compiling the guidelines, Donahue reviewed content from many other music and general guides. He documented the most common formats in order to assist the writer in selecting an appropriate format for the given circumstance when more than one may apply. The book draws on profuse musically-oriented examples and is arranged by topics both musical and typographic, such as the proper use and spelling of composer names and musical concepts; the use of notes, pitches, and octave delineations; letters and numbers employed to describe form and harmony; when, where, and how to apply compound words and hyphenation of terms and names; and the proper citation of musical and audiovisual sources. The book concludes with a glossary of typographic terms, a bibliography, and a comprehensive index, making this a valuable resource for students, scholars, teachers, and writers.
Call Number: Electronic BookISBN: 9780810874312Publication Date: 2010-04-01
Music in Words by
A textbook and reference book "about the way we research music and write about it." Graduate student level.
Call Number: Electronic BookISBN: 9780195373721Publication Date: 2009-02-12
A Handbook for Preparing Graduate Papers in Music by Call Number: ML3797 .B68 2001 (Reference and General Stacks)ISBN: 0970605463Publication Date: 2001-04-01
Bibliographies
Ethnomusicology and Folk Music: An International Bibliography of Dissertations and Theses by Call Number: ML128.E8 G5 (Music and Dance Reference)Publication Date: 1966
Ethnomusicology by Call Number: ML128.E8 P67 2011 (Music and Dance Reference)ISBN: 9780415879774Publication Date: 2011-06-22- Ethnomusicology Research by Call Number: ML128.E8 S4 1992 (Music and Dance Reference)ISBN: 082405735XPublication Date: 1991-12-01
How to Use Oxford Music Online
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
- Oxford Music OnlineCovers music and musicians of all types and time periods; includes bibliographies, composers' worklists, links to related sites, audio and music examples. Provides access to Grove Music Online (incorporating the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, the New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and New Grove Dictionary of Jazz), as well as The Oxford Dictionary of Music and The Oxford Companion to Music. This subscription is limited to eight simultaneous users. Please logout when finished.
- New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansIn print at Ref ML 100 .N48 2001
- Garland Encyclopedia of World Music OnlineThe entire set of 10 print volumes is available here as a single, integrated online database. More than 9,000 pages of material and entries by more than 700 expert contributors from all over the world. Each volume contains an overview of the region, a survey of its musical heritage, traditions and themes, a description and images of specific musical genres, practices, performances, musicians, musical instruments, rituals, ceremonies, maps, and musical examples for further study.
- Credo General ReferenceFull text online from over 400 encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books. Search a topic, build a concept map or browse information sources organized by subject. Find text, images, sound files, sortable data tables and more.
- Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart : allgemeine Enzyklopädie der MusikIn print at Ref ML 100 .M987 1994
- Harvard Dictionary of MusicIn print at Ref ML 100 .A64 2003