A high proportion of articles on major composers have been extensively revised or newly written. Grove's work-lists have traditionally been an essential reference tool. They have here been carefully reexamined in the light of newly available research and the bibliographies have been expanded. Examples of the new and expanded entries throughout the second edition are major new biographies, new topical essays, expanded biographies of 20th century composers and performers, entries on world music, jazz, rock, popular and light music, instruments and new bibliographies. A list of some of the notable features of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd edition is appended.
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The online edition includes the complete text of the 29 print volumes, in-line music examples, unique search and browse functions, and links to images, sound and related sites. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd edition , is an encyclopedia of over 29,000 articles drawing on the expertise of over 6,000 international contributors. Prepublication discounts are now available. The entire body of scholarship has been completely revised . Every article has been scrutinized and updated to reflect advances in modern musical scholarship.