Music

This guide provides basic guidelines and examples to frequently asked citation questions from the three major style guides, plus links to web sites with more detailed information for each. A separate page listing some of the better-known subject-specific style guides is also provided, as well as links to formatting and submission guides for UA dissertations and theses.

This citation tool can be used to cite music in any format using APA, MLA, or Chicago.

MLA citation examples for various types of music and audio formats. Use the keyword music to find additional APA citation examples.

A quick guide to Note-Bibliography style citation from A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations 8th edition.

The Copyright Search Center provides a step-by-step guide to researching the copyright holder or publisher of a piece of music. It also provides forms for obtaining permission from the publisher to arrange a piece of music or make copies of out-of-print music.

Answers to frequently asked questions about copyright, performance rights, and fair use of music. The information applies beyond music librarians to students using music materials.