GUIDES & RESOURCES
Finding Recorded Music at the Library
ANSCR Music Classification
When searching our catalog you may notice that we use a different classification system for recordings than we do for books.
This system, known as ANSCR (Alpha - Numeric System for Classification of Recordings), arranges recordings first by style and then by performer or composer, so that specific items may be found quickly and efficiently.
A Music Appreciation, Anthologies, Chants
B Operas
C Choral Music
D Vocal Music (Classical)
E Orchestral Music
EA - General Orchestral
EB - Ballet Music
EC - Concertos
ES - Symphonies
F Chamber Music
G Solo Instrumental (Classical)
GG - Guitar
GO - Organ
GP - Piano
GS - Stringed Instruments
GV - Violin
GW - Wind Instruments
GX - Percussion Instruments
H Band Music
J Electronic and Mechanical Music
K Musicals and Operettas
L Movie and Television Soundtracks
M Popular
MA - Pop, Easy Listening, New Age Music
MC - Country and Western
MG - Contemporary Christian, Gospel
MJ - Jazz and Blues
MR - Rock, R&B, Rap
P American Folk and Ethnic
Q International Folk and Ethnic
R Holiday Music
X Karaoke and Accompaniment Recordings
Y Sound Effects
