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Most authoritative dictionary of music available; includes over 14,000 entries on musical terms musical works, musical instruments and their history, composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras.

Organized in 1986 to provide information about public domain music. Music and lyrics published in 1922 or earlier are in the Public Domain in the United States and therefore may be used by anyone.

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