musicology
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In his book, Mr. Gibbs focuses on problematic erasures and distortions that occur in a musicology based on European tradition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
"Eminem is often mentioned in far-right online spaces," adds Sam de Boise, a musicology lecturer specialising in radicalisation at Sweden's Örebro University.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
His bandmates were equally brainy: Mr. Gottlieb had a doctorate in musicology and Mr. Yarbrough once worked as a bouncer to pay for Greek lessons.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2024
“People … imagine it as being some kind of validation of that artist,” Robert Fink, a professor of musicology and humanities at UCLA, said of such course offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
And ear training is also crucial for those interested in music theory, musicology, or just being able to write down a tune accurately.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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