Once you've narrowed your topic and thought about keywords, try searching the databases below for potential sources you can use for your paper. Try to find sources that provide evidence to support your thesis. If your keywords aren't working, ask a librarian for help!
Use AND between two or more terms to find materials with all the terms.
Beethoven AND symphonies
Use OR between similar terms or synonyms to search for either term.
rap OR hip=hop
choir OR chorus
symphony OR orchestra
Use quotation marks around phrases (two or more words); this tells the database to look for the words in that specific order.
"civil war" AND music
“rock music” OR “punk music”
Use an asterisk to find multiple endings of one word.
music* = music, musical, musicals, musician, musicians
The following databases are the best place to start.
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Why Classical Music Still Matters by 
From Convent to Concert Hall by 
From Spirituals to Symphonies by 
Piano Music by Black Women Composers by 
Women, Music, Culture: An Introduction
Music in the Horror Film: Listening to Fear by 
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
Grateful Dead and the Art of Rock Improvisation by 
I Am Hip-Hop: Conversations on the Music and Culture by 
Therapeutic Uses of Rap and Hip-Hop by 
An Introduction to Music Technology by 
Electronic and Experimental Music by Use the search box below to search the SCC Library Catalog for physical books (in one of our library locations) and eBooks. You can also open the Library Catalog or use the Advanced Search for more search options.
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