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Music Notation and Terminology

Karl W. Gehrkens
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Project Gutenberg; original 1914 title page
Karl W. Gehrkens. Music Notation and Terminology: A practical reference to the essential signs and technical vocabulary of music. New York: The A. S. Barnes Company, 1914.
Title
Music Notation and Terminology
Subtitle
A practical reference to the essential signs and technical vocabulary of music
Author
Karl W. Gehrkens
Edition
Original 1914 edition
Publisher
The A. S. Barnes Company
Place
New York
Year
1914
Language
English
Type
Music theory / notation reference

SCOPE & CONTENT

This reference systematizes signs, abbreviations and vocabulary used in printed music for conservatory, college and normal-school students, covering notation, rhythm, meter, scales, key signatures, ornamentation, expression marks and related terminology.

RESEARCH VALUE

It is especially useful for interpreting early twentieth-century scores and pedagogical literature and for the history of music education. Some conventions have evolved, so modern usage should be checked against current notation references.

EDITION AND CONTENT

Edition: Original 1914 edition. Publisher: The A. S. Barnes Company. Place: New York. Date: 1914. This dossier preserves title, subtitle, authorship or editorial responsibility, series and volume where applicable, language, document type and a bibliographic verification source.

HISTORIOGRAPHICAL USE

It is especially useful for interpreting early twentieth-century scores and pedagogical literature and for the history of music education. Some conventions have evolved, so modern usage should be checked against current notation references.

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