The Oxford Companion to Music by Percy A. Scholes, edited by John Owen Ward (Tenth Edition, Oxford University Press), is one of the most famous one-volume musical encyclopedias ever published.

• Contains over one million words covering every aspect of music: history, theory, instruments, composers, performance practices, and musical terms.

• Richly illustrated with nearly 1,000 images, portraits, and musical examples.

• Includes a pronouncing glossary and extensive reference materials, making it indispensable for students, musicians, and enthusiasts.

• The tenth edition (1969, revised and reset) reflects updated scholarship and refinements since the first edition in 1938.

It is a comprehensive resource that balances scholarly authority with readability, making it a must-have for musicians, collectors, and music historians.