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Composer Biographies & Music Dictionaries

This page is designed to connect you to experts in the area of Classical Music for information and advice. Click on any of the questions below to learn more about Classical Music in general, or learn more about a specific composer, historical period or music term. You can also find definitions and pronounciations of many musical terms.

  • Where can I find information about Classical Music in general?
    • Great information about Music History Time Periods.
  • Where can I find a timeline for Classical Music?
    • Use the tabs for info on "The Greats", "Periods", and "Genres".
  • Where can I find information about a specific composer?
    • Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers : EASY to use!
    • Classical Composers Database
    • Composer Master Index
    • Gander Academy Grand Five - Classical Composers : Information on Baroque, Classical and Romantic Period Major Composers. A great site that is easy to use!
    • Renaissance and Baroque Music: Composers: Links to sites on Classical Composers. Also helpful Dictionaries, Glossaries and Historical information.
    • Ludvig van Beethoven's website: this site was recommended by students in Ms. Plasse's History Class. Thank you!
  • Where can I go to find hear MIDI files of classical music?
  • Where can I find definitions to terms in my music?
    • Music Dictionary
    • Music Dictionary (Essentials of Music)
    • Music Dictionary (one of the best & easiest to navigate!)
    • Online Music Dictionary (very complete) (Look for "To proceed to the site !FORTISSIMO! A Program for Musical Development click here")
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