A select list of theatre reference books appears at the end of the book. Though it does not contain recent theatrical information from the past decade, this book continues to be a valued reference in schools where drama is taught. The Oxford Dictionary of Music. Kennedy, Michael and Bourne, Joyce, ed. A comprehensive dictionary, this reference tool is organized alphabetically to provide brief, informative articles about current and historical personalities, organizations, major works, instruments, and musical terminology, styles and genres.
Entries address musical developments from the Middle Ages to the present.
The text includes minimal Canadian content. McLeish, Kenneth and McLeish, Valerie. This is an easily read research or general interest resource. Included are chapters describing music around the world, instruments and orchestras, performances involving singing and dancing, history of music, composers, and tips for writing music. Side bars, text boxes, and cross-references appearing throughout the book add to the resource's accessible reading quality.