A general index to modern musical literature in the English language

Published in 1927 by J. Curwen & Sons, this index was compiled by the influential musicologist Eric Blom to address the growing complexity of musicology in the early 20th century. At a time when critical writing about music was expanding rapidly in periodicals and books, Blom sought to provide a systematic guide for researchers and enthusiasts to navigate the burgeoning literature available in the English language.

Blom’s design focused on clarity and utility, categorizing references to help readers locate specific critical perspectives and historical analyses of composers and musical theory. The work was well-received by the academic community of the era for its rigorous approach to bibliographic standards, cementing Blom's reputation as a meticulous chronicler of musical scholarship before he later took on the editorship of the fifth edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians.