General Book and Reference Collections
Books - Shelf arrangement and classification
Books are a good starting point for any study or research. They may contain information which is introductory or highly specialised, while the bibliographies they contain will also lead you to further relevant material. Use the Library Catalogue to locate books on music, music history, ethnomusicology, music therapy, music education, etc. Finding Books on Music | Ethnomusicology | Music Therapy | Music Education.
Books in the Music Library are arranged on the shelves according to the subject they cover and the book's call number.
The Music book collection falls into the following call number classifications.
| 615.85154 | - Music Therapy |
| 780 | - Music General |
| 780.1 | - Philosophy and theory, Musical notation, Editing, Analytical guides and program notes |
| 780.2 | - Miscellany - synopses and outlines, lists, catalogs, Sound recordings |
| 780.7 | - Education, research, performances, related topics, Special teaching and learning methods |
| 780.82 | - Women and music - women composers, musicians, etc. |
| 780.9 | - Music History : Ancient times to 21st century. |
| 780.901 | - Music History : Ancient times to 499 |
| 780.902 | - Music History : 500-1449 |
| 780.903 | - Music History : 1450- |
| 780.9031 | - Music History : ca.1450-1600 |
| 780.9032 | - Music History : ca.1600-1750 |
| 780.9033 | - Music History : ca.1750-1825 |
| 780.9034 | - Music History : ca.1825-1900 |
| 780.904 | - Music History : ca.1900-1999 |
| 780.92 | - Books about a particular composer and his music, arranged alphabetically by the composers name |
| 780.922 | - Books about a number of composers and their music, arranged variously by time period, geographically, etc. |
| 780.94-99 | - Music of particular countries, e.g. 780.951 - China, 780.96 - Spain, etc. |
| 781 | - Music Theory, Musical Analysis, Philosopy and aesthetics |
| 781.1 | - Music Semiotics, Musical Analysis, Philosopy and aesthetics, music appreciation, taste, Psychological aspects. |
| 781.2 | - Elements of music: time, sound, melody, harmony, tonal systems, texture. |
| 781.3 | - Composition : aleatory composition (chance music), serialism, computer composition, extemporization (improvisation), arrangement, orchestration, paraphrase & parody, arrangements |
| 781.4 | - Techniques of music: sight reading, ear training, memorizing, Performance techniques, rehearsal and practice, conducting technique, interpretation, accompaniment |
| 781.5 | - Kinds of music: music for specific times, in specific settings (court, theatre, etc.), in specific media (film, radio, television), accompanying public entertainments (drama, dance, ballet), program music, accompanying activities, accompanying stages of the life cycle, reflecting other themes and subjects (protest, work, etc.) |
| 781.6 | - Traditions of music, Folk Music, Popular Music, Jazz, Rock, Non-Western art music |
| 781.7 | - Sacred music, Christian sacred music, Music of Christian church year, Sacred music of classical (Greek and Roman) and Germanic religions, Sacred music of other specific religions. |
| 781.8 | - Musical forms: Binary, Ternary, Da Capo, Rondo, Variation, Paraphrase, Ground Bass, Cantus Firmus forms,etc. |
| 782 | - Vocal music : history and development of music
compositions ; 782.1 Opera ; 782.12 Operetta ; 782.14 Musicals ; 782.22 Sacred Vocal Forms ; 782.23 Oratorios ; 782.24 Cantatas, etc. 782.3 Services (Liturgy and ritual) ; 782.4 Secular forms: songs, madrigals, lieder, etc. |
| 783 | - The Voice, Music for single voices, Single voices in combination, Solo voice, High voice, Middle voice, Low voice, Woman's, child's, man's voice, other type of voice. |
| 784 | - Instruments & instrumental ensembles: history
and development of music compositions ; 784.2 Full (Symphony) orchestra ; 784.3 Chamber orchestra ; 784.4 Light orchestra - school, dance orchestras ; 784.6 Keyboard, mechanical, electronic, percussion bands ; 784.7 String orchestra ; 784.8 Wind band ; 784.9 Brass band. |
| 785 | - Chamber music: ensembles with only one instrument per part, duets, trios, quartets, quintets, etc., Ensembles with keyboard, with percussion and keyboard, percussion ensembles, string ensembles, woodwind ensembles, Brass ensembles. |
| 786 | - Keyboard instruments : history and development
of music compositions ; 786.2 Pianos ; 786.3 Clavichords ; 786.4 Harpsichords ; 786.5 Organs. |
| 786.8 |
- Percussion instruments : history and development
of music compositions ; 786.9 Drums. |
| 787 | - Stringed instruments : history and development
of music compositions ; 787.2 Violins ; 787.3 Violas ; 787.6 Viols ; 787.4 Cellos ; 787.5 Double Basses ; 787.6 Viols |
| 787.8 | - Lute family : history and development of music
compositions ; 787.83 Lutes ; 787.84 Mandolins ; 787.86 Vihuelas ; 787.87 Guitars ; 787.88 Banjos . |
| 788.2 | - Woodwind instruments : history and development
of music compositions ;
788.32 Flutes ; 788.36 Recorders ; 788.4 Reed instruments. |
| 788.5 | - Wind instruments : history and development of
music compositions ; 788.52 Oboes, 788.53 Cors anglais ; 788.58 Bassoons ; 788.62 Clarinets ; 788.7 Saxophones. |
| 788.9 |
- Brass instruments : history and development of music compositions
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- Large sized books are shelved in a separate folio sequence (denoted f) after the main shelving sequence.
- Similar Dewey numbers relevant to music form part of the Baillieu collection. - shelved on the second floor of the Baillieu Building.
- Materials that are in high demand are located in the Music Reserve Collection.
- A list of recently acquired music books is available.
Reference Books - shelf arrangement and classification
Reference books are useful for getting a basic overview of a topic, clarifying concepts and providing keywords for further searching. The Reference Collection includes thematic catalogues, research guides and bibliographies, directories, handbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.
- There is a very useful print Reference Collection in the Music Library.
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There is also a Music Reference Online select list of online resources for convenience.
- Additional print Reference materials are in the Baillieu Reference Collection, ground floor, Baillieu Library building.
- An outline of the Music Reference classification follows:
| REF 016.78 | Research guides, Catalogues, Bibliographies, Indexes and Abstracts (Music Index, RILM, RISM, etc.) |
| REF 016.7805 | Music Periodical directories and guides |
| REF 016.78092 | Thematic catalogues, bibliographies and research guides - composer sequence |
| REF 016.78094-99 | Bibliographies and research guides - country sequence |
| REF 016.781 | Theory, Form and Analysis - Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7813 | Theory, Form and Analysis - Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7814 | Performance Practice - Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7815 | Film, Television and Stage Music - Bibliographies and research guides |
| REF 016.7816 | Folk and Popular Music - Bibliographies and research guides |
| REF 016.7817 | Music of particular countries - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7821 | Opera and Musicals - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7822 | Sacred Vocal Music - Oratorios, Cantatas, Liturgical vocal forms, hymns, etc. - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7823 | Religious Services and Liturgical Music - organa, clausulae, motets, chants, etc. - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7824 | Secular Vocal Music - Airs, Madrigals, popular and children's songs, etc. - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7825 | Choral Music - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.783 | Voice and Singing - instruction, study, repertoire - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.784 | Musical Instruments, Orchestral ensembles and repertoire - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.785 | Chamber Music and repertoire - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7862 - 016.7864 | Piano, Clavichord or Harpsichord and respective repertoire - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.7865 | Organ and repertoire - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.787 | Stringed Instruments and repertoire - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.788 | Wind Instruments and repertoire - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 016.792 | Performing Arts and Dance - Research guides and Bibliographies |
| REF 026 | Library Directories |
| REF 070 | Music Printing - Directories and Handbooks |
| REF 400s | Dictionaries - English, French, German, Latin, etc. |
| REF 615.85154 | Music Therapy Indexes |
| REF 780.14 | Musical Terms Dictionaries |
| REF 780.2 | Musical Quotations, anecdotes, maxims, etc. |
| REF 780.25 | Directories, Yearbooks, Almanacs, |
| REF 780.266 | Discographies |
| REF 780.3 | Music Dictionaries and Encyclopedias - New Groves, MGG, Harvard, etc. Grove Music Online includes New Grove Dictionary of Opera and New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. (restricted - University of Melbourne only) |
| REF 780.7 | Music Education - International and National Directories and Handbooks |
| REF 780.82 | Women Composers - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 780.9 | Encyclopedias and Dictionaries, historical periods, also chronologies |
| REF 780.922 | Biographical Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 781.542 | Film, Television and Stage music - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 781.6 | Popular Music - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 782 | Opera and Vocal Music - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 782.42 | Popular Song - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 784.19 | Musical Instruments - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 784.2 | Orchestral Ensembles - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 785 | Chamber Music - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 786 - 788 | Instrumental Music (specific instruments) - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 790 | Performing Arts & Dance - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries |
| REF 800 | Style manuals, writing guides, etc. |
| REF 920.094 AUST | Australian Dictionary of Biography |