List the artist, band or ensemble name first when citing music sound recordings. Use the format of last name first, comma, then first name. Follow with the name of the album or song title. Italicize names of albums and put quotation marks around song titles. Provide the name of the distributor or recording manufacturer and the publication date next. The last item of the citation identifies the recording medium, such as an audiocassette, CD or MP3 for digital files. Place the recording date before the manufacturer when available. If the composer and performer information is available, list these after the album title. Use the abbreviation "Perf." for performer or "Cond." for conductor. The abbreviation should precede the name.
List the composer's name first followed by the title when citing musical compositions. Italicize the title. If the title is described by form with a number, such as a symphony, do not italicize the title.
Begin sheet music citations with the name of the composer or writer. List the name of the composition and include the date of creation. If no date is available, write "n.d." after the title of the composition. Write the publisher's location and name. Finish the citation with the publication date and the medium, which is usually print for sheet music. For sheet music that is part of an anthology, list the name of anthology after the title of the composition.