A landmark in its field, The Penguin Dictionary of Music provides an essential reference guide to a wide range of classical music. This sixth edition provides entries on: orchestral, solo, choral and chamber music; opera and ballet as well as classical musicals and their composers; noted performers past and present, composers and their works, orchestras and conductors, and even authors whose work has inspired musical composition; and musical instruments of every kind, musical terms and genres. Wide-ranging and informative, this dictionary is an ideal source of reference for anyone with an interest in music --whether professional or purely for enjoyment.