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Music Research: Writing & Citing in Music: Chicago/Turabian Style and more

an overview of the WVU Libraries resources tailored to music research and study.

Writing about Music, by D. Kern Holoman

Answers to all those quirky music questions:  How do you caption a musical example?  How do you lay out a recital program?  How do you punctuate the title of a symphony, complete with key, opus numbers, and familiar name?

Available online:  3rd edition.

Useful Guides for Citing Scores

The Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style in print is available at Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library, and Downtown Library.  The call number is Z253 .U69 2003. 

Online Turabian Style Guides

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers, in print, by Kate L. Turabian, is available at Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library, and Downtown Campus Library. The call number is LB2369 .T8 2007.

Subject Guide

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Beth Royall
Contact:
Evansdale Library 109
304-293-9755
Subjects: Art, Music, Theater