Synthesized answer
"A Dictionary of Music and Musicians," edited by George Grove, appears to be a scholarly resource that covers a wide range of musical topics and individuals [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The passages indicate that it delves into various entries, from specific musical terms like "Accademia" [1] and "Abbreviations" [3], to biographies of musicians such as Henry Abyngdon [5], and historical musical institutions like the "Academy of Ancient Music" [4].
The fundamental purpose of this dictionary, as suggested by the provided excerpts, is to document and explain aspects of music and musicianship. Its historical significance lies in its comprehensive nature, serving as a reference for the history of musical institutions, the lives of composers and performers, and the intricacies of musical notation and terminology. The passages demonstrate that it is a multi-volume work [1, 3, 4, 5] and includes cross-references to related entries [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
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← A Capriccio A Dictionary of Music and Musicians edited by George Grove Accademia by Catherine Mary Phillimore Accelerando → sister projects : Wikipedia article From volume 1 of the work. 1501339 A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Accademia George Grove Catherine Mary Phillimore ACCADEMIA, an institution which flourished all over Italy in the 16th and 17th centuries, and, speaking generally, was founded for promoting the progress of science, literature, and art. Il Quadrio ('Storia e Ragione,' i. 48-112) gives an account of all the Italian academies from the earliest times, and the mere…
← Cramer & Co to Davies A Dictionary of Music and Musicians edited by George Grove Davison to Doppio Dorian to Ein' Feste Burg → 1500918 A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Davison to Doppio George Grove ← Davison to Doppio A Dictionary of Music and Musicians edited by George Grove Dorian to Ein' Feste Burg Eisteddfod to Farandole → 1500921 A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Dorian to Ein' Feste Burg George Grove ← Dorian to Ein' Feste Burg A Dictionary of Music and Musicians edited by George Grove Eisteddfod to Farandole Farce to Flageolet → 1500924 A Dictionary of Music and Musicians…
← Abbey, John A Dictionary of Music and Musicians edited by George Grove Abbreviations by Franklin Taylor Abeille, Ludwig → sister projects : Wikipedia article From volume 1 of the work. 1501324 A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Abbreviations George Grove Franklin Taylor ABBREVIATIONS. The abbreviations employed in music are of two kinds, namely, the abridgment of terms relating to musical expression, and the true musical abbreviations by the help of which certain passages, chords, etc., may be written in a curtailed form, to the greater convenience of both composer and performer.…
← Academie de Musique A Dictionary of Music and Musicians edited by George Grove Academy of Ancient Music by Charles Mackeson Academy of Music, New York → sister projects : Wikipedia article From volume 1 of the work. 1501335 A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Academy of Ancient Music George Grove Charles Mackeson ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC. This association was formed about the year 1710 at the Crown and Anchor Tavern in the Strand, by a body of distinguished instrumentalists, professional and amateur, including the Earl of Abercorn, Mr. Henry Needler, Mr. Mulso, and other gentlemen, for…
← Abt, Franz A Dictionary of Music and Musicians edited by George Grove Abyngdon, Henry by George Grove Academie de Musique → From volume 1 of the work. 1501333 A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Abyngdon, Henry George Grove George Grove ABYNGDON, Henry . An English ecclesiastic and musician. He succeeded John Bernard as subcentor of Wells on Nov. 24, 1447, and held that post till his death on Sept. 1, 1497, when he was succeeded by Robert Wydewe. (Beckynton's and Oliver King's registers at Wells.) In addition to the succentorship at Wells Abyngdon held the office of 'Master of the Song'…
More questions about this book
- How would you explain the concepts of "public domain" and the "rule of the shorter term" to someone with no legal background, illustrating their practical implications specifically for a historical work like "A Dictionary of Music and Musicians"?
- Based on the volume titles and their alphabetical ranges, what specific types of musical information and biographical entries would you *expect* to find within this 1900 dictionary, and what limitations might this structure impose on a modern researcher?
- Given its publication date of 1900, what are the inherent strengths and potential limitations of George Grove's dictionary as a source of information for a contemporary music student, and how might you approach using it critically today?
- Beyond simply being an editor, what can you infer about George Grove's probable role and contribution to the intellectual landscape of music scholarship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, based on the sheer scale and comprehensive nature of this dictionary?