Credo is an academic alternative to Wikipedia. It includes topic pages with mind maps (examples: Art Song, Lyrics, and Poetry) and specialized entries from several encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources (examples: Art Song from The New Penguin Dictionary of Music and Mahler, Gustave from The Columbia Encyclopedia).
The databases featured in this box are particularly useful for this class. You can learn more about databases on the Research Hub.
Think about keywords related to Art Song or a specific poet or musical artist to start your search in the library's catalog, WorldCat@SU When you find a relevant resource, try clicking the subject links to lead to more resources on the topic. Also browse the shelf nearby for related titles. Ask your librarian for advanced search tips! Remember to also try various spellings, combinations of keywords, and synonyms.
Try some of these subject headings in WorldCat@SU:
Popular Music | American Literature | Music, Influence of | Lyricists | Musicians | American Poetry 20th century History and criticism | Lyric poetry history and criticism | Songs, English United States History and criticism | Songs | Songs, Analysis appreciation | Folk musicians | Dylan, Bob. 1941-
Access articles via the Databases A-Z page. If off campus, you'll need to log in with your SUEID.
TIP: Clicking the SU Bike icon will take you to the Research Hub.
