Music Score


You may need to consult more than one section of Re:cite to accurately represent the source used. Your citation may look different depending on the number of authors it has. Check the frequently asked questions about Chicago B page for further advice.


In-text citation example

... appears in Rite of Spring (Stravinsky, 22)...

OR

Schwartz (2011) referenced this theme...

Reference list

Reference list template

Composer Surname, First Name. Year of publication. Title of Work. Publisher.

Reference list example

Stravinsky, Igor. 1975. Rite of Spring. Hansen House.

If the score is part of a collection or anthology:

Schwartz, Stephen. 2011. "All For the Best". In Godspell: Vocal Selections. Rev. ed. Hal Leonard.

Tips for this reference type

  • See Manual 14.155. Also refer to 14.1 for adapting examples to Chicago B. [Turabian 19.10.4.3.]
  • Published musical scores are treated in the same way as books. Additional information such as an editor's name or additional writers may be included where relevant (see Manual 14.6).
  • For scores with more than one composer, consult the About Chicago B page.
  • Many musical works are known by their generic names, such as 'Symphony no. 1' or 'Sonata in A major', while some have descriptive or popular names (such as 'Eroica' or Danse Macabre). See Manual 8.196, 8.197 and Turabian 22.3.2 for guidance on whether titles should be italicised, in quotation marks or neither.
  • The Chicago Manual of Style no longer requires the place of publication to be included in most book citations. See Manual 14.30.
  • Specify the edition if it is not the first edition (see Manual 14.15).
  • For scores in an alternative format (i.e. microfilm), include the format type after the facts of publication (Manual 14.17).
  • In the reference list, invert the name of the first composer only.
  • When citing a particular passage, include the page number/s in the in-text citation. Place a comma between the year and page number/s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)