Below, you will see examples of dictionaries and encyclopedias cited in the MLA style. For more information on how to read these examples, see the Getting Started page of this LibGuide (see the tabs to the left.)
The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians by TEMPLATE:
Author Last Name, Author First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Reference Work. Edited by Names of Editors, edition (if stated), volume, Publisher, Date of Publication, page numbers (only include if the encyclopedia is not in alphabetical order).
EXAMPLE:
Sadie, Stanley and John Tyrell, eds. "Balsys, Eduardas." The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. 2nd Edition, Volume 2, Grove, 2001.
TEMPLATE:
(Last Name of Author, Volume Number For Encyclopedias Only, Pages)
EXAMPLE:
(Sadie and Tyrell 109)
Oxford Music Online (Grove Music Online) by TEMPLATE:
Author Last Name, Author First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Reference Work, Edition (if stated), Volume, Publisher, Date of Publication, URL or DOI.
EXAMPLE:
Wolff, Christoph, and Walter Emery. “Bach, Johann Sebastian.” Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, 20 Jan. 2001, doi.org/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.6002278195.
TEMPLATE:
(Last Name of Author, Volume Number For Encyclopedias Only, Pages)
EXAMPLE:
(Wolff 206)
