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music university
A college or university that offers specialized academic training in various musical subjects such as instrumental performance, singing, composition, or conducting.
Sie hat an der Musikhochschule in Berlin Klavier studiert.
She studied piano at the music university in Berlin.
The word is a simple compound made up of 'Musik' (music) and 'Hochschule' (university/college). A 'Hochschule' is an institution for academic education, similar to a university.
Deutschlands Musikhochschulen haben international einen exzellenten Ruf.
Germany's music universities have an excellent international reputation.
For studying or working at a place, German uses the preposition 'an' with the dative. To express direction or destination, 'an' is used with the accusative.
Er unterrichtet Komposition an der Musikhochschule in Hamburg.
He teaches composition at the music university in Hamburg.
In the context of a music university, people often talk about the 'Aufnahmeprüfung' (entrance exam), which one has to 'bestehen' (pass), or about 'studieren' (studying) an instrument there.
Die Aufnahmeprüfung an der Musikhochschule ist sehr anspruchsvoll.
The entrance exam at the music university is very demanding.
conservatory
Both words can refer to an institution of higher education for professional musical training. „Musikhochschule“ emphasizes academic study at a college or university, while „Konservatorium“ can be the traditional name for the institution in question. The official name and the type of institution are therefore often decisive.
Sie studiert an der Musikhochschule Komposition und erhält dort eine akademische Ausbildung.
She is studying composition at the music university, where she is receiving an academic education.
Sie studiert am Konservatorium Komposition und erhält dort eine professionelle musikalische Ausbildung.
She is studying composition at the conservatory, where she is receiving professional musical training.
