Music Library
How to Find Art Songs and Arias in Collections
For a successful search, know the following information:
- Who is the composer/arranger?
- What is the title of the song?
- Is the song part of a larger work (opera, oratorio, song cycle...)
- Use a Song Index to locate songs published in collections or larger musical works:
- Online Song Indexes:
- Print Song Indexes: (Music Library Reference)
- Open up KentLINK
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- Select "Title" tab and enter the name of the song collection or the title of the song.
- To limit search to printed music, click on "Other Material Type" menu and select "Music Score." To limit search to sound recordings, click on "Sound Recordings" menu and limit search to a specific format or "All Sound Recordings."
- Click on "Sort by" menu and choose "Title" to organize results by title.
- Click "Submit."
If you are unable to find what you're looking for in KentLINK , search in OhioLINK . Obtain items not found in OhioLINK through Interlibrary Loan. For additional assistance, contact the Music Librarian . |