music history
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music history
The historical development of music from its beginnings to the present, including its styles, periods, composers, and instruments. It refers both to history itself and to the academic discipline that deals with it.
Johann Sebastian Bach ist eine der wichtigsten Figuren der Musikgeschichte.
Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most important figures in music history.
The word is a clear compound of 'die Musik' (music) and 'die Geschichte' (history). So it literally means 'the history of music'.
Im Studium befasst er sich mit der deutschen Musikgeschichte.
In his studies, he focuses on German music history.
To specify a particular period or region, the genitive or a construction with 'von' (of/from) is often used. This narrows the focus of the music history being discussed.
Die Musikgeschichte des Barock ist faszinierend.
The music history of the Baroque period is fascinating.
Common verbs in this context are 'sich befassen mit' (to deal with / focus on), 'studieren' (to study), or 'erforschen' (to research). An important phrase is also 'in die Musikgeschichte eingehen' (to go down in music history), which means to become historically significant.
Die Beatles sind in die Musikgeschichte eingegangen.
The Beatles went down in music history.
musicology
Musikgeschichte examines the historical development of music and is therefore a subfield. Musikwissenschaft is the broader university subject and, in addition to history, studies theory, aesthetics, and cultural significance. Musikgeschichte is appropriate for a historical focus, while Musikwissenschaft refers to the subject as a whole.
Im Studium beschäftigt sich Mia in der Musikgeschichte mit den Stilen verschiedener Epochen.
As part of her studies, Mia focuses on the styles of different periods in music history.
Im Studium beschäftigt sich Mia in der Musikwissenschaft mit Geschichte, Theorie und kultureller Bedeutung von Musik.
As part of her studies, Mia examines the history, theory, and cultural significance of music in musicology.
