Hal Leonard Pocket Dictionary of Musical Instruments

This concise and user-friendly resource is ideal for anyone who wants quick, comprehensive access to information on musical instruments of any genre and origin. Organized alphabetically and fully cross-referenced, it includes instruments from all cultures, historical and modern, and all musical styles - from pop and rock to classical and traditional folk music from around the world. With a key to entries, world map and language chart, this is by far the most contemporary musical instrument reference available. Includes illustrations.