The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music by Percy A. Scholes and John Owen Ward

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music is a reference book on music, authored by Percy A. Scholes and John Owen Ward. It provides definitions and explanations of musical terms, instruments, genres, and historical periods. It was first published in 1938 and has been updated regularly, with the latest edition being the ninth, published in 2013. The dictionary is widely used by music students, professionals, and enthusiasts as a comprehensive and reliable source of information on all aspects of music.