Music : Writing and Citation

A style guide for American English published by the University of Chicago Press. Includes access to a much simpler Quick Guide. Also available in print. Note that musicology tends to follow Notes and Bibliography style, while ethnomusicology tends to follow Author-Date style.

A guide to CMS style (notes-bibliography only).

Provides a sample bibliography page, as well as examples of in-text citations, and diagrams of how to cite both print and online sources. Navigate between pages using the menu on the left side of the page.

Provides a sample works cited page, as well as examples of in-text citations, and diagrams of how to cite both print and online sources. Navigate between pages using the menu on the left side of the page.

Sample of a properly captioned musical example.

Brief guidance on citing published scores (both in notes and in a bibliography).

A list of elements that should be included in citing recordings and similar material.

Examples of notes and bibliography entries for recordings.

Guidelines for citing audiovisual recordings, with examples.

A concise overview of research and writing in the field, with sections on search strategies and the music literature.