Sound recording

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Sound recordings are not discussed in the manual used in the compilation of the Harvard examples here.

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Format for in-text citation

In-text citation example

…as played in Heifetz’s Bach: Sonatas and Partitas (1994).

OR

…(Heifetz, 1994).


Format for reference list

Elements, punctuation & capitalisation

Artist/Originator of recording (Year of distribution), Title of recording [Material type], Distribution company, Place of distribution.

Reference list example

Heifetz J (1994), Bach: Sonatas and Partitas [CD], RCA Victor Gold Seal, US.


Style notes for this reference type

  • Further information/credits can follow the citation.
  • Titles are italicised. Minimal capitalisation is recommended. Capitalise only the first word of the title and any proper nouns.
  • There is no comma or full stop between the title and date of recording. Commas are used to separate all other elements. The reference entry finishes with a full-stop.


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