This seems to be one of the only dictionary about Argentinian music that we have. Good chronology included that stops, however, in the late 19th-cent.

Australia's musical life has been remarkably diverse. This companion, the most complete reference to Australian music ever, ranges across a wide spectrum, from ancient Aboriginal traditions and European-derived orchestral, operatic, and concert music, to Australian folk, jazz, country, rock, and experimental music. The book's alphabetical entries include biographies of key figures and groups, major musical organizations and companies, musical works, genres, instruments, terms, and some of the historical and cultural contexts within which Australian music can be placed.

An extensive an up-to-date dictionary of music in Austria. Most entries are biographical (composers, performers, teachers, writers, and other important musical figures.) Also includes important articles on topics like geographical regions (e.g., Bohemia). Includes foreign figures as they relate to Austria.

There is a conscious effort here to present a united Belgian cultural landscape. The modern / contemporaries entries are the most interesting.

Covers Belgian composers, performers and conductors born after 1800.

Seems to be the only music dictionary that we have about Bolivian music (i.e., with that scope). Still, it is a selective biographical dictionary of performers, composers, orchestra directors, dancers/choregraphers, etc. Also includes some entries on musical institutions.

Very large 1 volume encyclopedia, the only one of its kind with such a coverage. Usual biographical coverage (composers, performers...) Ensembles (bands), instruments, genres, dances, and other topics are covered.

The physical version is a little dated (1992) but an online version is available (follow this link). Includes composers, performers, etc. but is probably more interesting for the topics it covers (e.g., ethno, winter, lakes, mountains, etc.)

Covers modern and contemporary musicians (after 1919). Includes composers, conductors, singers, performers, theorists, educators, activists, lyricists/librettists, etc. Includes musicians from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwant, and important overseas Chinese musicians.

This biographical dictionary of Chinese Music, Dance, and Drama includes entries on singers, dancers, performers, theorists, songwriters, drama writers, instrument makers, actors, and circus workers. Each entry has a short bibliography. The coverage spans from ancient history to the end of the Qing Dynasty (1911).

CAREFUL...this is in SML stacks. This is mostly a biographical dictionary but there is a great introduction to musical terms specific to Colombian music, especially terms that relate to rhythm. Covers mostly the late 19th and 20th century. National and folk music are covered.

Dictionary that includes composers, performers, bands, instruments, genre, teachers, periodicals, theaters, orchestras, etc. Avail. online and in the library in book form.

This is almost entirely about terminology, genres, forms, and topics. Almost no biographical entries. Very large articles about musicology, ethnomusicology, electronic music, etc. Topics are of course treated from a Czech perspective.

Very extensive history of Ecuadorian music provided in the introduction (from Antiquity to our days). Contains a lot of biographical entries but also includes entries on the different facets of music like instruments, genres, associations, orchestras, and topics of various kinds.

A 2 volume dictionary which includes a very useful section about the different consorts (e.g., "The Private Music", Flute consorts, etc.) and their members active under the different monarchs. Another useful section illustrates family relationships among court musicians.

The Grove is of course general but it covers a wide array of composers from the British Isles.

This modest size dictionary includes only people/musicians (no terms, genres, topics, or other subjects covered)

The only work of its kind in English. It covers composers, conductors, performers, teachers, critics, choruses, orchestras, academic societies, topics (e.g., folk music, festivals, etc.) A chronology of general Finnish history and of Finnish music are provided. A selective bibliography is also provided.

This is in 2 parts: 1. Men and their works. 2. Techniques, forms, and instruments. This is ideal to complement Grove on French topics. It will also include more obscure French people/topics not covered elsewhere.

This is the place to start for German-specific topics. This reference book should complement the Grove nicely. For example, the article on J.S. Bach is over 100 pages long.

Biographical dictionary of Greek music in Antiquity. Provides brief bios followed by list of works, bibliography, and iconography. It covers mythological characters (e.g., Appolo sohn der Zeus...) for which iconographies are usually extensive.

Extensive Dutch encyclopedia of music, Grove equivalent in that language. Some pop/jazz/folk coverage but limited.

See also "La musique au Pays-Bas" by Edmond Vander Straeter.

This is a "Who's who" of Hungarian music. Current coverage only, no historical figures include (e.g., Liszt). Includes performers, composers, and other important musical figures.

This is a short (200pp) dictionary of composers only. Covers historical figures like Liszt, Kodaly, Bartok, etc. but most of the coverage is 20th-cent. including many contemporary composers. Provides selective list of works for entries.

This short dictionary is mostly about contemporary Icelandic composers. Entries include bios, important works, discography, etc.

This is a systematic attempt at translating terms of classical Indian music into English. Most articles are short and define terms succinctly. Others are quite lenghty (e.g., raga) and provide numerous musical examples.

This 3-volume encyclopaedia consists of 5,000 entries, spanning musical genres from classical to film, and covering all forms of dance, across all regions of India. It also includes treatises, technical terms and instruments, as well as biographies on key individuals from vocalists to gurus, and poets to composers. With over 100 contributors working for 12 years, the range and breadth of this work is immense.

Large number of biographical entries but also includes musical terms, genres, instruments, historical topics, ensembles, etc. Numerous musical examples.

This dictionary of music and musicians is divided in 3 parts: terms, biography, and titles & characters. The last part is possibly the most interesting. For example, it provides excellent plots for operas, description of characters in these, different song settings for specific texts, etc. The terms section is probably the best source to get definition of Italian terms.

Covers historically significant performers, monks/composers, singers, scholars, etc. Includes some non-Western figures (e.g., Kurt Sachs) Musical topics are also covered, for example, a useful genealogy of Gagaku is provided, history of shamisen, etc.

An extensive listing of musical terms in English / Italian / French / German / Russian (in Cyrillic) translated into Korean.

The title translates to "Lithuanian music in the West" which seems to imply a restricted scope. Includes lots of composers but also performers, singers and all kinds of music personalities like choir directors, kappelmeisters, etc.

The only work of its kind that we seem to own. Includes 780 names from all the professions of music as choir directors, conductors, popular music singers, pianists, violonists and all kinds of instrumentalists. Each performer entry includes discography, bibliography, and a list of collaborators.

"Serious composers in the European/American tradition" are covered. Introduction includes a brief history of classical music in the country. Three interesting appendices: 1. musical organizations; 2. recording companies; 3. publishing companies. List of works, writings, and bibliography are provided for each composer.

This is a general music dictionary with most articles focusing on biography. Still, many entries are about musical instruments, genre, forms, and other topics. A very extensive history of music in Paraguay is provided in the inttroduction (including role of native people). Mostly about classical music but a fair amount of material devoted to folk music.

Dictionary of Polish musicians which covers the usual important characters involved in music such as composers, performers, singers, educators, librettists, musicologists, etc. A majority of entries have extensive bibliographies. The bulk of the entries seem to be on the 19th century but includes entries on previous centuries and 20th century.

Dictionary of polish (ancient, classic and contemporary) compositors, virtuosos, singers, instrumentalists, lyric poets, lovers of musical art, etc. : contains a short description of history of Polish music, descriptions of ancient paintings representing old and classical polish instruments, within the musical notes and picture of authors/musicians.

Provides brief bios with lists of works and sources for further biographical info. Substantial discography included.

Mostly biographical entries but also covers instruments, geographical regions, etc.

Swedish/Norwegian equivalent of Grove (published in Stockholm and revised in Oslo). Covers classical, jazz, pop, folk, opera, ballet, instrumental music, music history and theory, and much more. Obviously, a good starting point for any Nordic composer. Composer entries include list of works.

Biographies in French, German, or Italian, with English translation.

Bilingual (German-French) dictionary of composers, performers, conductors and other musical figures born in Switzerland. Non-Swiss musicians have been included as they relate to Switzerland. Aims to provide complete lists of works for composers. 789 entries. No pop or folk included.

Primarily in Chinese. The encyclopedia is divided in three major parts: 1. Aboriginal music 2. Han Chinese traditional music in Taiwan 3. Contemporary music and music education including performers, singers, composers, etc. A substantial bibliography is included.

Extensive 2 volumes encyclopedia. Interesting history and historiography provided in the introduction. Large number of biographical entries but also covers important topics such popular and folk music. Very substantial articles on topics such as dances (Bailes). List of works, discography are provided for composers.

25 years ago, the four volumes of the first edition of this dictionary initiated a great expansion in American music scholarship. The articles of the dictionary range from small definitions of dance styles and musical terms to mid-length biographies of important performers, composers, and music patrons, to longer examinations of larger subjects such as the history of jazz, musical instruments, music education in the US and the American history of the orchestra.