Each library book is shelved according to its call number, based on the Library of Congress classification system. The call number is located on the spine of the book. Browse our library shelves for these call numbers to find books related to music and sound.
M 5-1480 Instrumental music
M 1495-2199 Vocal music
ML 1-3930 Literature on music
MT 1-960 Instruction and study
TK 7881.4 Sound production
TR 897 Sound design
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Search Tip: Try searching for specific musicians or types of music (ex. jazz, rock, classical, etc.). You may also consider these keywords: sound, soundscapes or "nature sounds".
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