Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound
The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms such as acoustics, back tracking, and quadraphonic to recording genres like blues, opera, and spoken word. It also includes histories of industry leaders and record labels, as well as famed recording artists, focusing on their impact on recorded sound.
Entries vary in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000-word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has compiled a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.
The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms such as acoustics, back tracking, and quadraphonic to recording genres like blues, opera, and spoken word. It also includes histories of industry leaders and record labels, as well as famed recording artists, focusing on their impact on recorded sound.
Entries vary in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000-word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has compiled a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.
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The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms such as acoustics, back tracking, and quadraphonic to recording genres like blues, opera, and spoken word. It also includes histories of industry leaders and record labels, as well as famed recording artists, focusing on their impact on recorded sound.
Entries vary in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000-word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has compiled a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.
