Guide to Music Information Resources

Library of Congress Classification
The materials in the library are arranged by Library of Congress Classification. The letters of the alphabet are used for each subject. Numbers are added to specify narrower topics within each category. Below are some of the major groupings of books on music. Use these to browse the shelves.

M    MUSIC
5-1490          Instrumental music
1495-5000    Vocal music

ML    LITERATURE ON MUSIC
100-109        Dictionaries and encyclopedias
112-112.5     Music printing and publishing
112.8-158.8 Bibliography
159-3775      History and criticism
162-169             Ancient
169.8-190          Medieval. Renaissance
193-197             1607-
198-360             By region or country
198-239                    America
240-325                    Europe
330-345                    Asia
348                           Arab countries
350                           Africa
360                           Australia, Oceania
430-455              Composition
459-1380            Instruments and instrumental music
1400-3275          Vocal music
3300-3354          Program music
3400-3465          Dance music
3469-3541          Popular music

MT    MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND STUDY
90-146       Analysis and appreciation of musical works
170-810     Instrumental techniques
820-915     Singing and vocal technique
918-948     School music
955-956     Musical theater

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