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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.
music school
'die Musikschule' and 'die Musikhochschule' are both places where you learn music. The important difference is the level and the goal. You often attend a Musikschule alongside school, work, or free time, for example to learn piano, violin, or singing. A Musikhochschule is a music university for professional and academic music training. There you study music, often with an entrance exam and with the goal of becoming a musician, singer, or conductor. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with music lessons. As a practical rule: for regular instrumental lessons, you usually say 'Musikschule'; for a degree in music, 'Musikhochschule'.
Nach dem Abitur möchte Anna an einer Musikhochschule Gesang studieren.
After finishing high school, Anna wants to study singing at a music university.
Mein Bruder geht jeden Dienstag nach der Schule in die Musikschule.
My brother goes to music school every Tuesday after school.