musical heritage
nounUK /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
US /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
The music that people pass down from long ago.
The songs her grandmother taught her are part of her musical heritage.
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2. The collection of music a family or group keeps and shares.
The choir's musical heritage includes hymns sung for over a hundred years.
3. The musical history and styles of a country or people.
Jazz is an important part of America's musical heritage.
4. Music passed down through generations as a treasure.
The festival celebrates the musical heritage of the island.