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Music 237: Local & Global Musicking
Karen Olson
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Research and Instruction Librarian for Music & Fine Arts
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Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
International Encyclopedia of DanceCall Number: Rolvaag Ref: GV1585 .I586 1998Useful if the music your study is closely tied to a dance form.
Available in print or online.
The Garland Encyclopedia of World MusicCall Number: Music Ref: ML100 .G16 1998A go-to reference source for musics around the world.
Available in print or online.
Oxford Music OnlineThe major music reference source; better for western art music and jazz than world musics.
Available online.
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