How Long to Read A Dictionary of Musical Terms

How Long Does it Take to Read A Dictionary of Musical Terms?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 45 minutes to read A Dictionary of Musical Terms by William Barrett

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This illustrated dictionary, written by the prolific Victorian composer Sir John Stainer (1840-1901) - best remembered today for his oratorio The Crucifixion - and W. A. Barrett, was first published by Novello in 1876. It provides definitions for 'the chief musical terms met with in scientific, theoretical, and practical treatises, and in the more common annotated programmes and newspaper criticisms', ranging from short explanations of the Italian words for tempi, through descriptions of ancient instruments to expansive articles on such topics as acoustics, copyright, hymn tunes, the larynx and temperament. That it subsequently ran to several further editions suggests that it provided welcome guidance for the concert-going public in the nineteenth century.

How long is A Dictionary of Musical Terms?

A Dictionary of Musical Terms by William Barrett is 462 pages long, and a total of 116,424 words.

This makes it 156% the length of the average book. It also has 142% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Dictionary of Musical Terms Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 36 minutes to read A Dictionary of Musical Terms aloud.

What Reading Level is A Dictionary of Musical Terms?

A Dictionary of Musical Terms is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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