Pianist''s Dictionary, Second Edition

1. Hinson is known worldwide for his knowledge of the piano. Roberts worked with Hinson to update other volumes for IU Press before Hinson died. Roberts is now authorized by Hinson's heirs to continue to update these key works.
2. This second edition of the dictionary collects sixty years of teaching and performing experience. It includes new entries and updates and corrections to previous entries.
3. This book is a quick and easy reference guide for students, teachers, performers, concert organizers, and the general public with an appreciation for music. It is accessibly written and easy to use. It provides introductions to key people, terms, and pieces, and includes entries on famous composers, famous pianists, standard musical terms, terms specific to the piano, and instrument builders.

List of contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

List of Abbreviations

The Entries

Bibliography

About the author

Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts

Summary

The Pianist's Dictionary is a handy and practical reference dictionary aimed specifically at pianists, teachers, students, and concertgoers. Users will find helpful and clear definitions of musical and pianistic terms, performance directions, composers, pianists, famous piano pieces, and piano makers.

Product details

• Authors: Maurice Hinson, Maurice Roberts Hinson, Maurice/ Roberts Hinson, Wesley Roberts
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9780253047311
• ISBN: 978-0-253-04731-1
• No. of pages: 252
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Organology; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; Musik: Musizieren, Techniken, Anleitungen, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard, Music / Songbooks, MUSIC / Reference