Dalhousie Libraries classifies scores and sound recordings using a slightly modified version of the Library of Congress Classification. Students and faculty can use this guide to browse scores and sound recordings. Books are classified according to the standard Library of Congress Classification and can be browsed according to the official classification outline for music (see ML and MT “sub-classes”).
Call number | Description |
M 5 | Miniature study scores |
M10 | Mixed orchestral and vocal |
M 15- M 23 | Opera and concert arias, Vocal, Songs and leider, Song collections |
M 30 | Organ |
M 35 | Piano and other keyboard instruments |
M 40 | Violin |
M 45 | Viola |
M 50 | Cello |
M 55 | Double bass |
M 60 | Flute and piccolo |
M 63 | Recorder |
M 65 | Oboe |
M 70 | Clarinet |
M 75 | Bassoon |
M 78 | Saxophone |
M 80 | Horn |
M 85 | Trumpet |
M 90 | Trombone |
M 95 | Tuba |
M 115 | Harp |
M 125 | Guitar, lute, and other plucked string instruments |
M 145 | Percussion |
M 150 | Medieval and Renaissance music |
M 200 | Bowed string groups |
M 300 | String and wind groups |
M 400 | Wind groups |
M 405 | Chamber music |
M 500 | Orchestral music |
M 1000 | Band music |
M 1100 | Jazz and Blues |
M 1300 | Country and Western |
M 1400 | Popular music |
M 1500 | Rock music |
M 1600 | World and Folk music |
M 1700 | Electronic, experimental, improvisational music |
M 1800 | Musique concrete |
M 1900 | School music tutors |
M 2200 | Lectures on music |