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Music Citation Guide: Chicago Style (18th ed.)

Citation quick guide for music and music-related items using 18th edition Chicago Style formatting.

Text Generated by AI

The use of generative AI must be acknowledged in a paper, typically by a footnote or in-text citation, but it is not always included the bibliography (CMOS 14.112). Check in with your professor to learn their preference.

Additionally, as many Large Language Models give personalized output, be sure to include the "share" URL rather than copy-pasting from your browser or just restating the prompt. However, some privacy settings for Enterprise accounts will not share outside of the organization; in this case, forego the URL and include the prompt.

Bibliography Entry:

Company. Response to "Prompt." Tool, Date. URL.

OpenAI. Response to "why did prokofiev dislike stravinsky's music?" ChatGPT-5, October 7, 2025. https://chatgpt.com/share/68e5311c-b084-8002-a3f3-d46624c9d53c.

Footnote/Endnote:

#. Text generated by Tool, Company, Date, URL.

1. Text generated by ChatGPT-5, OpenAI, October 7, 2025, https://chatgpt.com/share/68e5311c-b084-8002-a3f3-d46624c9d53c.

OR (if no shareable URL)

#. Response to "Prompt," Tool, Company, Date, edited for style and accuracy.

1. Response to "why did prokofiev dislike stravinsky's music?" ChatGPT-5, OpenAI, October 7, 2025, edited for style and accuracy.

In-text citation:

(Tool)

(ChatGPT-5)

Media Generated by AI

See guidelines above and also include an AI-disclosure as a caption for the AI-generated media in your paper:

Fig. #. Image/Sound/Video generated by Company, Tool, CreationDate, from the prompt "Prompt."

Important Considerations

Be sure that your use of AI does not violate the Oberlin Honor Code and/or your professor's guidelines!