A Dictionary of Musical Terms: Containing upwards of 9,000 English, French, German, Italian, Latin and Greek words and Pharses used in the [Hardcover](Hardcover, Theodore Baker)
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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: **A Dictionary of Musical Terms** by Theodore Baker is an extensive reference guide containing over 9,000 musical terms and phrases in English, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Greek. It provides clear, concise definitions along with pronunciation guides, especially for foreign terms. Preceded by rules for pronouncing Italian, German, and French, the dictionary is tailored for students, composers, and performers seeking accurate understanding and usage of musical language. The supplement includes an English-Italian vocabulary designed to aid composers in writing musical instructions. Baker’s work remains a valuable tool for enhancing musical literacy, precision, and cross-linguistic communication in the study of music. About The Author: Theodore Baker (1851–1934) was a prominent American musicologist known for his influential reference works in music. He authored *Baker's Dictionary of Musical Terms* (1895) and the widely respected *Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians* (1900), which has been updated in later editions by Nicolas Slonimsky and Laura Kuhn. Baker also translated key German music texts, including Oscar Paul's *A Manual of Harmony*, for use in music education. After retiring in 1926, he moved to Leipzig, Germany, due to his wife's health. She died shortly before him in 1934. Baker’s scholarly contributions remain foundational in musicology and music reference literature. The Title 'A Dictionary of Musical Terms: Containing upwards of 9,000 English, French, German, Italian, Latin and Greek words and Pharses used in the art and science of music, carefully defined, and with the accent of the foreign words marked; Preceded by rules for the Pronunciation of Italian, German and French with a Supplement containing An English-Italian Vocabu