Do you enjoy classical music but wish you knew more about it? In this wonderfully engaging guide, Miles Hoffman demystifyes the terms and concepts of classical music in an accessible and clever style. With more than 130 entries, the NPR Classical Music Companion delves inot definitions and etymologies, explores terms with reference to famous composers and works, and calls upon amusing analogies to make sense of music's finer points. Offering a clear path through a potentially daunting world, this book makes understanding music an irresistible pleasure.