Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound

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Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound is written by Frank Hoffmann and published by Routledge. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1135949492 (ISBN 10) and 9781135949495 (ISBN 13).

First Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.