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musicology

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The study of music and its effect on society throughout the ages. This is a broad study, and covers ancient through modern societies including ethnic topics. This study includes the music itself, as well as the instruments used, the people who influenced the music,  and the societies that produced it. There are several sub disciplines that include:
 
  •  Historical Musicology (music history)
  • Cultural musicology (ethnomusicology)
  • Popular musicology (study of popular music)
  • Music theory, analysis and composition
  • Music psychology, Performance practice and research


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Last Updated: 2016-06-05 20:26:51