"Chambers Dictionary of Music" contains around 7500 entries in a compact paperback format. Its clear layout and straightforward definitions make it an ideal resource for music students and general readers alike. Packed with essential information, it is also a handy reference for those with a more detailed knowledge of music. The selection and editing of the contents have been overseen by members of the Music Department at the Open University, including Professor Donald Burrows. The dictionary is a set book for an Open University course: A214 Understanding Music: Elements, Techniques and Styles. The dictionary has previously been published as the "Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music".
