Using Article Indexes
Use specialized periodical indexes and bibliographies to find materials like articles, book chapters, and reviews. A number of these indexes include the full text of articles; if not, look for the purple FIND IT link -
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Key Article Indexes
These indexes are especially useful for research in music and performance:
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RILM Abstracts of Music LiteratureAn international bibliography of music articles, collections, and books covering 10,000+ journals from the 1800s to the present. Especially good for finding book chapters and conference proceedings in addition to journal articles.
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Music Periodicals Database(AKA International Index to Music Periodicals, IIMP) An index of articles and reviews from over 400 scholarly and popular music periodicals (1874-present), plus full text for around 140 journals. Limit document type to "Research and Analysis" to retrieve only scholarly articles.
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Music Index OnlineAn index of over 800 music periodicals, covering articles published from 1970-present; earlier volumes are available in print: Loeb Music Library | Harvard Depository | ML118.M84 (1949-present). Especially good for finding reviews and magazine articles.
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RIPM: Retrospective Index to Music PeriodicalsFull text music periodicals from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Especially useful for research in musical thought and culture. performance practice, and reception history.
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ProQuest - Entertainment Industry Magazine ArchiveA full-text resource for the study of film, broadcasting, music, and theatre, from the era of vaudeville and silent movies to 2000. Especially good for finding industry trade periodicals and fan magazines.
Find Articles: More Tools
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HOLLIS+Harvard's main library catalogue: find books, articles, scores, recordings, and more in one search. Sign in with your Harvard Key to get more results.
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Harvard Library: Journals SearchFind the full text of an article if you already have its title and/or a partial citation.
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Online Resources for Music Scholars: Article IndexesLinks to journal indexes useful for the study of music.
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Harvard Library BookmarkNeed access to an online article? Use this bookmarklet to get quick access to subscriptions purchased by Harvard Library.

