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Study Guide: The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians: History, Editions, and Digital Evolution

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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians: History, Editions, and Digital Evolution Study Guide

Origins and Early Editions (1879-1910)

The first edition of the dictionary was published under the title 'Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Earlier editions of the dictionary were published under titles such as 'A Dictionary of Music and Musicians' and 'Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians' before the 'New Grove' title was adopted.

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The first edition of the dictionary was completed in four volumes between 1879 and 1889.

Answer: True

Explanation: The first edition of 'A Dictionary of Music and Musicians' was published in four volumes by Macmillan and Co. between 1879 and 1889.

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The first edition of the dictionary limited its chronological scope to music composed after 1600.

Answer: False

Explanation: George Grove limited the chronological scope of the first edition to begin from 1450 and extend up to his own time, not exclusively after 1600.

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J. A. Fuller Maitland edited the second edition, known as Grove II.

Answer: True

Explanation: The second edition, retitled 'Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians' and known as Grove II, was edited by J. A. Fuller Maitland.

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The second edition (Grove II) retained the 1450 starting date for its chronological scope.

Answer: False

Explanation: The second edition removed the first edition's specific chronological starting point of 1450.

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Which of the following was NOT an earlier title used for editions of The New Grove Dictionary?

Answer: The Comprehensive Music Lexicon

Explanation: Earlier editions were published under titles such as 'A Dictionary of Music and Musicians' and 'Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians'. 'The Comprehensive Music Lexicon' is not mentioned as an earlier title.

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In what year was the index for the first edition, compiled by Mrs. E. Wodehouse, issued separately?

Answer: 1890

Explanation: The index for the first edition, compiled by Mrs. E. Wodehouse, was issued separately in 1890.

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What was the publication period for the second edition (Grove II), edited by J. A. Fuller Maitland?

Answer: 1904-1910

Explanation: The second edition, Grove II, edited by J. A. Fuller Maitland, was published in five volumes between 1904 and 1910.

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The first edition's chronological scope, as limited by George Grove, began in which year?

Answer: 1450

Explanation: George Grove limited the chronological scope of the first edition to begin from 1450.

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Mid-20th Century Editions (1927-1975)

The fifth edition (Grove V) was published in 1954 and contained nine volumes.

Answer: True

Explanation: The fifth edition, Grove V, edited by Eric Blom, was published in 1954 and comprised nine volumes.

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Eric Blom prepared the supplementary volume for the fifth edition, which was completed by Denis Stevens after Blom's death.

Answer: True

Explanation: Eric Blom prepared the supplementary volume for the fifth edition, and after his death, Denis Stevens completed it, with the volume being issued in 1961.

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Which editor was responsible for the third edition (Grove III)?

Answer: H. C. Colles

Explanation: H. C. Colles was the editor responsible for the third edition, Grove III, which was published in 1927.

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How many volumes did the fifth edition (Grove V), edited by Eric Blom, contain?

Answer: Nine

Explanation: The fifth edition, Grove V, edited by Eric Blom and published in 1954, contained nine volumes.

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The 1980 Edition and its Impact

The 1980 edition of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians was significantly smaller than previous editions.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1980 edition was significantly expanded, containing 20 volumes and 22,500 articles, making it much larger than previous editions.

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Stanley Sadie was the senior editor for the 1980 edition of The New Grove.

Answer: True

Explanation: Stanley Sadie served as the senior editor for the 1980 edition of 'The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians'.

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The 1980 edition of The New Grove was reprinted annually without any exceptions until 1995.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1980 edition was reprinted annually with minor corrections until 1995, but there were exceptions in 1982 and 1983.

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A paperback edition of the 1980 The New Grove was available for $500 in 1995.

Answer: True

Explanation: A paperback edition of the 1980 'The New Grove' was reprinted in 1995 and was available for $500.

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Spin-off dictionaries based on The New Grove focused exclusively on opera.

Answer: False

Explanation: Spin-off dictionaries based on 'The New Grove' covered various subjects, including opera, jazz, musical instruments, and American music, not exclusively opera.

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The 1980 edition of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians contained approximately how many volumes?

Answer: 20

Explanation: The major edition published in 1980, 'The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians', contained 20 volumes.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a spin-off dictionary derived from The New Grove?

Answer: The New Grove Dictionary of World Music

Explanation: Notable spin-off dictionaries include those on Opera, Jazz, American Music, and Musical Instruments. 'The New Grove Dictionary of World Music' is not listed as a spin-off in the provided source material.

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What was the approximate cost of the hardback set of the 1980 The New Grove in the mid-1990s?

Answer: $2,300

Explanation: In the mid-1990s, the hardback set of the 1980 edition of 'The New Grove' was priced around $2,300.

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The 2001 Edition and Digital Transition

The second edition of The New Grove, published in 2001, is considered the seventh overall edition of the dictionary.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to the source material, the second edition of 'The New Grove', published in 2001, is considered the seventh overall edition of the dictionary.

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The 2001 edition of The New Grove significantly expanded its coverage of 20th-century composers.

Answer: True

Explanation: A significant expansion in the 2001 edition was its coverage of 20th-century composers.

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The 2001 edition of The New Grove was released on CD-ROM as planned.

Answer: False

Explanation: The plan to release the 2001 edition on CD-ROM was ultimately abandoned.

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The 2001 edition of The New Grove contained fewer than 10,000 articles.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2001 edition of 'The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians' contained a total of 29,499 articles.

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The second edition of The New Grove (2001) was intended to include an extensive section on world music.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the 2001 edition included articles on world music (1,327 articles), the source does not indicate it was intended to be an 'extensive section' in a way that implies a primary focus or a specific intention beyond its inclusion.

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Who was the executive editor for the 2001 edition?

Answer: John Tyrrell

Explanation: John Tyrrell served as the executive editor for the 2001 edition of 'The New Grove', with Stanley Sadie as editor-in-chief.

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What issue arose with the production of the 2001 edition, requiring corrected versions of some volumes?

Answer: Typographical and factual errors, including omissions of worklists and bibliographies.

Explanation: The 2001 edition faced criticism for typographical and factual errors, necessitating the re-issuance of some volumes due to production errors.

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How many biographies were included in the 2001 edition of The New Grove?

Answer: 20,374

Explanation: The 2001 edition featured 20,374 biographies.

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Which of the following categories had the highest number of articles in the 2001 edition?

Answer: Biographies

Explanation: Biographies constituted the largest category of articles in the 2001 edition, with 20,374 entries.

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The second edition of The New Grove (2001) is identified as which overall edition number in the series?

Answer: Seventh

Explanation: According to the source material, the 2001 edition is identified as the seventh overall edition of the dictionary series. Note: Flashcard fc_1759511103_b9a4ee4f16d4 states Grove Music Online identifies itself as the eighth, creating a slight ambiguity within the source. However, the question specifically asks about the 2001 edition, and fc_1759511103_678af5d491a7 directly states it is the seventh.

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Which of the following was NOT a criticism or correction associated with the 2001 edition?

Answer: Inclusion of a fictional composer entry.

Explanation: The 2001 edition faced criticisms for typographical and factual errors, including omissions and errors in worklists and bibliographies. The inclusion of fictional composer entries was an issue in the *1980* edition, not the 2001 edition.

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Grove Music Online and Modern Access

Grove Music Online integrates content from multiple Grove dictionaries, totaling over 50,000 articles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Grove Music Online, by integrating content from various Grove dictionaries, contains more than 50,000 articles in total.

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Deane Root, the current editor-in-chief of the Grove Music program, is based at Harvard University.

Answer: False

Explanation: Deane Root, the current editor-in-chief of the Grove Music program, is based at the University of Pittsburgh, not Harvard University.

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Oxford University Press acquired the Grove dictionaries in 2004.

Answer: True

Explanation: Oxford University Press acquired the Grove dictionaries in 2004.

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Grove Music Online is now a foundational part of Oxford Music Online.

Answer: True

Explanation: Since 2001, Grove Music Online has served as a foundational element of Oxford University Press's larger online research platform, Oxford Music Online.

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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is available online as Grove Music Online.

Answer: True

Explanation: In recent years, 'The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians' has been made available as an electronic resource known as Grove Music Online.

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How many articles does Grove Music Online contain in total, integrating content from various Grove dictionaries?

Answer: More than 50,000

Explanation: Grove Music Online, by integrating content from various Grove dictionaries, contains more than 50,000 articles in total.

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Who is the current editor-in-chief of the Grove Music program?

Answer: Deane Root

Explanation: Deane Root is the current editor-in-chief of the Grove Music program, based at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Which publisher is responsible for the online platform Oxford Music Online, which includes Grove Music Online?

Answer: Oxford University Press

Explanation: Oxford University Press is the publisher responsible for the online platform Oxford Music Online, which incorporates Grove Music Online.

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How can users typically access Oxford Music Online?

Answer: Through institutional subscriptions and individual/educational subscribers.

Explanation: Oxford Music Online is accessible through institutional subscriptions, as well as individual and educational subscribers.

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Content, Scope, and Editorial Practices

The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is exclusively focused on contemporary classical music.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is a comprehensive encyclopedia covering a broad history and range of music, not solely contemporary classical music.

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The entry for Dag Henrik Esrum-Hellerup was a genuine composer included in all editions of The New Grove.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dag Henrik Esrum-Hellerup was a fictional composer whose entry appeared only in the first printing of the 1980 edition and was later removed.

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Guglielmo Baldini was a fictional composer created by Hugo Riemann.

Answer: True

Explanation: Guglielmo Baldini was a fictional composer created by Hugo Riemann, and his entry appeared in the 1980 edition of The New Grove.

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Parody entries related to The New Grove were published in the 1980 edition itself.

Answer: False

Explanation: Parody entries related to 'The New Grove' were published in 'The Musical Times' in February 1981, not within the 1980 edition of the dictionary itself.

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The parody entry 'Sait d'Ail' is a wordplay on the name of the editor Stanley Sadie.

Answer: True

Explanation: The parody entry 'Sait d'Ail' is a deliberate anagram and wordplay on the name Stanley Sadie.

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The 'Authority control' section provides direct links to musical scores by the subject.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Authority control' section provides links to external databases that manage information about the subject, such as the GND database, not direct links to musical scores.

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What is the primary function of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians?

Answer: A comprehensive encyclopedia of music and musicians.

Explanation: The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia dedicated to the subjects of music and musicians.

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The parody entry 'Sait d'Ail' is a wordplay on the name of which individual?

Answer: Stanley Sadie

Explanation: The parody entry 'Sait d'Ail' is a wordplay on the name Stanley Sadie, following the pattern of anagrammatic wordplay.

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