This slender paperback is an attractive, easy-to-use reference book containing more than 400 commonly encountered musical words and signs. The book also contains the treble, bass, ter & alto clefs, all twenty-eight key signatures and a helpful metrome & tempo guide. MUSICAL TERMS & SIGNS In A Nutshell by Maureen Cox is an ideal companion to her popular MUSIC THEORY IN A NUTSHELL. If you are learning to play an instrument, studying the theory of music and looking for a handy reference, look further. This is the book for you. The Kindle electronic version is also available under the title MUSICAL TERMS & SIGNS.