The Naxos Dictionary of Music is an ever-expanding reference tool for students, performers and consumers of classical music. It focuses on musical terms, composers and instruments. Many of the entries are enhanced with audio and manuscript examples.

Use the keyword search to find an entry or browse by letter.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Original edition written by David Bowman

Updated and expanded by various contributors
(see credits below individual entries)

Chief editor: Tanya Tintner