Dictionaries for the Modern Musician: A Dictionary for the Modern Conductor

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Titles in Dictionaries for the Modern Musician: A Scarecrow Press Music Series provide essential information for both novice and advanced artists, focusing on the study and performance of major instruments and the roles of musicians in various fields, including conducting and composing. Unlike other encyclopedic works, this series emphasizes knowledge crucial for contemporary music students and performers, covering topics from instrument parts to playing techniques and key figures. A Dictionary for the Modern Conductor serves as a vital one-volume reference, addressing a wide range of essential topics for today's conductors. Author and conductor Emily Freeman Brown presents easy-to-read definitions of key musical terms, translated foreign terms, and practical vocabulary in multiple languages, alongside usage examples from orchestral music. The dictionary includes biographies of significant conductors, critical information on major orchestras and institutions, and practical entries on rehearsal techniques, bowing terms, and voice types. Additionally, appendices cover influential orchestral works, a historiography of conducting, a comprehensive bibliography, and translations of key terms into French, German, Italian, and Spanish. This resource is invaluable for aspiring conductors and seasoned professionals alike.