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Music 239: Javanese Gamelan
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Research and Instruction Librarian for Music & Fine Arts
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Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
These resources provide excellent background information on a variety of musical and cultural topics.
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Southeast AsiaThe go-to English-language dictionary covering world music.- The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Southeast Asia (Audio Examples)Stream listening examples from the Southeast Asia volume.
Historical Dictionary of IndonesiaAn excellent access point for anyone wanting to know more about Indonesia.
Javanese English DictionaryCall Number: Rolvaag Reference PL5166 .R63 2002ISBN: 9780794600006A Javanese-English dictionary. PRINT ONLY; NOT ONLINE
Oxford Music OnlineThe go-to English language music reference source. OMO's core is in western art music, but it also includes material on non-western music.
