Répertoire International 
Founded in 1966, the Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM) is a global organization dedicated to documenting and making accessible the world’s musical knowledge across all traditions. Through digital collections and advanced tools, RILM serves research and performance communities worldwide. It is committed to preserving music scholarship in all languages, spanning cultural and disciplinary boundaries within the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Accredited by UNESCO, RILM plays a key role in safeguarding global musical heritage. Its headquarters are located at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York.
Did you know that you can add information on your publications directly to RILM’s flagship resource, RILM Abstracts of Music Literature? Create new records for any work not currently included, or enrich existing records by adding abstracts and reviews. In minutes, you’ll be preserving your publication legacy and ensuring your writings continue to circulate within the global music research community.
This fourth edition of The RILM Manual of Style refines and expands upon previous editions with significant updates addressing AI tools, digital content, and inclusive language related to culture, gender, and disabilities. From practical questions about citation formats for YouTube videos and social media posts to enhanced guidance on conventions in music theory and analysis, the manual equips writers for both traditional academic writing and contemporary digital musicology. As a collaborative work shaped by generations of international editors, it reflects RILM’s global, democratic, and decentered editorial philosophy.
