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1	Lexicon of Musical Invective: Critical Assaults on Composers Since Beethoven's Time more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist A collection of nasty barbs about composers (including Wagner and Brahms) and their works, culled mostly from contemporaneous newspapers and magazines, that makes for hilarious reading. To find a particular barb the reader must consult the "invecticon" at the back of the book. see all copies from $3.24! new only from $9.97! \| SVS
2	Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist The purpose of putting together the Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns is to provide a comprehensive vocabulary of melodic phraseology for modern composers and performers.The Thesaurus is arranged in the form of a practical manual for pianists who wish to acquire a modern virtuoso technique. It can also be used by other instrumentalists for ... see all copies from $16.96! new only from $22.18! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Lectionary of music more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist Containing much anecdotal as well as standard entry material, this collection attempts to provide the widest possible guide to music and music people. The author is also responsible for "Music since 1900" and "Lexicon of Musical Invective". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.51! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Music Since 1900 more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist This indispensable music reference provides a day-by-day account of events and accomplishments in the world of music since the turn of the century. This new edition combines the 1971 fourth edition and the 1986 Supplement, and adds 500 new entries covering the years 1986-1991. It provides a complete history of this century's music in one volume. ... see all copies from $4.84! first editions
5	Music of Latin America more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist see all copies from $15.50! signed copies \| first editions
6	Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky, Nicholas Slonimsky add to wishlist Things you can read about in this wacky compendium of musical trivia and oddities include a seal who sued ASCAP, a patented musical bicycle, and the first flute players' union--founded in 300 B.C.E. Text accompanied by illustrations. see all copies from $15.28! new only from $23.93! \| SVS
7	Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist Baker's celebrates its 100th anniversary with this new multivolume format. Unlike past editions that were single-volume works covering primarily classical musicians and performers, the new 6-vol. "Baker's" covers all musical genres, with new entries written by a distinguished group of area specialists as well as the original articles of Nicolas ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Perfect Pitch: A Life Story more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist Nicolas Slonimsky, pianist, composer, conductor, author, and lexicographer, was born in St Petersburg, Russia, in 1894. Pronounced a genius by his mother, he seemed destined for a professional career in music, but the 1917 revolution brought an end to his hopes, and his errant life took him south to Kiev, Yalta, Constantinople, and finally Paris, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Portable Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist This concise edition contains edited down entries from "Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians" 8th edition, and covers artists in the contemporary genres of jazz, rock and the blues. The rich and effective writing of Nicolas Slonimsky is given special attention. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.24! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Webster's New World Dictionary of Music more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky, Webster's New College Dictionary, Webster's add to wishlist This exciting new reference offers over 12,000 entries covering all areas of the music world. Featuring the wit, opinion, and literary style of renowned editor and music critic Nicolas Slonimsky, this concise reference is a useful, educational, and entertaining resource for amateur and professional musicians, educators, students, and dedicated ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.84! \| SVS
11	The Road to Music more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
12	The Great Composers and Their Works more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist For many decades, Nicolas Slonimsky's writings about music and musicians have educated and entertained millions. The foundations of his literary legacy are the classic volumes "Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians" and "Music Since 1900. " Assembled here in two volumes, for the first time, are Slonimsky's writings about the great classical ... see all copies from $27.72! new only from $184.95! \| SVS
13	The Listener's Companion: The Great Composers and Their Works more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist These shorter writings, edited by Slonimsky's daughter, are an excellent introduction to the classical repertoire. The chapters contain both biographical sketches and each composer's most important works. see all copies from $6.77! new only from $15.69! \| SVS
14 view cover	Nicolas Slonimsky: The First Hundred Years more books like this by Richard Kostelanetz (Editor) add to wishlist Still active at age 100, Nicolas Slonimsky is probably best known for his writing. Slonimsky has been admired as much for his style as for the information he has shared. A tribute to his career as a conductor, composer, teacher, and writer, this compendium celebrates Slonimsky's life and work. Featuring selections from "Baker's Biographical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $95.05! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Nicolas Slonimsky: Writings on Music: Early Writings more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky, Slonimsky Nicol add to wishlist Nicolas Slonimsky (1894-1995) was an influential and celebrated writer on music. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1894, in his 101 years he taught and coached music; conducted the premieres of several 20th century masterpieces; composed works for piano and voice; and oversaw the 5th-8th editions of the classic "Baker's Biographical Dictionary of ... see all copies from $42.13! new only from $122.64! \| SVS
16 view cover	Schirmer Pronouncing Pocket Manual of Musical Terms more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky, Theodore Baker, Laura Kuhn (Revised by) add to wishlist This handy guide has been expanded and adapted to cover all facets of music to meet the changing needs of today's musician. All of the latest musical terms, musical instruments, and performers have been added to this edition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.19! \| SVS
17 view cover	A Thing or Two about Music more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist see all copies from $5.75! signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	The Concise Edition of Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist This concise edition contains selected, unabridged entries from "Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians" 8th edition, and covers artists in the contemporary genres of jazz, rock and the blues, as well as the entire history of classical music. see all copies from $14.00!
19	Supplement to Music since 1900 more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
20	The Concise Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Nicolas Slonimsky: Writings on Music: Russian and Soviet Music and Composers more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky, Electra Slonimsky Yourke (Editor) add to wishlist Nicolas Slonimsky (1894-1995) was an influential and celebrated writer on music. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1894, in his 101 years he taught and coached music; conducted the premieres of several 20th century masterpieces; composed works for piano and voice; and oversaw the 5th-8th editions of the classic "Baker's Biographical Dictionary of ... see all copies from $94.89! new only from $122.64!
22 view cover	Baker's Dictionary of Music more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky, Richard Kassel (Editor) add to wishlist "Baker's Dictionary of Music" is an A to Z listing of musicians, famous compositions, musical terms and instruments. "Baker's Dictionary of Music" covers everything from Bach to rock music. Illustrated with more than 125 photographs and drawings, including in-depth essays on musical topics and an introduction to musical terminology makes this ... see all copies from $11.36!
23 view cover	Bakers Biographical Dictionaryof Twentieth Century Class more books like this by Laura Kuhn (Editor), Nicolas Slonimsky (Editor) add to wishlist A significant addition to the information provided in the 8th edition of Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. see all copies from $5.23! first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Slonimsky: Perfect Pitch, an Autobiography more books like this by Nicolas Slonimsky, Electra Yourke add to wishlist Slonimsky??'s 1988 autobiography, expanded in 2002 by his daughter Electra Yourke, tells the fascinating story of his life as pianist, composer, conductor and musical lexicographer. see all copies from $29.22! new only from $99.00!
25 view cover	Nicolas Slonimsky: Writings on Music more books like this by Nicolas Slonimksy, Slonimsky Nicol, Electra Yourke (Editor) add to wishlist Nicolas Slonimsky (1894-1995) was an influential and celebrated writer on music. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1894, in his 101 years he taught and coached music; conducted the premieres of several 20th century masterpieces; composed works for piano and voice; and oversaw the 5th-8th editions of the classic Baker's Biographical Dictionary of ... see all copies from $515.97! new only from $515.97!

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