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Current News in Music, Theatre, and Performing Arts

Music and Theatre News from The New York Times

Did you know that all CMU students, faculty, and staff can register for a free account with The New York Times? The New York Times is your go to place for contemporary updates and news on the Arts. The New York Times' Arts sections include Theater, Music, Television, Movies, Dance, and more. Visit the Databases tab of this guide for more information on how to register your free account.

Featured eReference Titles

Cover of The Basics: World Theatre

The Basics: World Theatre

Author(s): E. J. Westlake

Publisher: Routledge

The Faber Companion to 20th Century Popular Music

The Faber Companion to 20th Century Popular Music

Author(s): Phil Hardy

Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd

Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory: An Illustrated Dictionary

Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory: An Illustrated Dictionary

Author(s): Michael C. Thomsett

Publisher: McFarland

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Classical Music: An Introduction

Editor(s): Michael Swift

Publisher: Greene Media

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The Harvard Dictionary of Music

Editor(s): Don Michael Randel

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Book thumbnail Opera: The Great Composers and their Masterworks

Opera: The Great Composers and their Masterworks

Author(s): Joyce Bourne

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

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MLA Style

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Chicago Manual of Style

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Browse Music and Theatre Topics

Browse Music and Theatre Topics

Credo Reference has a "Browse Topics" feature with several categories relating to music, theatre, and other performing arts. Entries are arranged alphabetically, making it easy for you to quickly browse for more information on topics, events, or people.

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