Article Databases for Music Research
Use databases to search for journal and magazine articles, book chapters, and reviews:
- RILM Abstracts of Music Literature This link opens in a new windowBest for scholarly journals and articles, book chapters, dissertations, and foreign-language materials; best coverage for musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory.
- Music Index with Full Text This link opens in a new windowBest for popular music, music education, jazz, and performance; also includes some foreign-language material.
- Music Periodicals Database (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowBest for popular music and performance.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
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An archive of full-text scholarly journals in humanities, social sciences, science, and business. There is typically a 2-5 year gap in coverage, so do not use for current events. - Rock's Backpages This link opens in a new windowReviews, interviews, and articles from music publications focusing on Rock and Roll.
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Liner Notes
Liner notes (the booklet included with a CD) can be excellent sources of information on composers, musicians, genres, musical styles, and more. See the Listening & Viewing tab for resources that include liner notes, including streaming audio and video database.