musical history
nounUK /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈhɪstəri/
US /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈhɪstəri/
Musical history is the story of how music was made and enjoyed in the past.
We learned about musical history in class and heard songs from long ago.
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2. The study of how music has changed over time.
She is taking a course in musical history at the university.
3. The recorded events and developments in music.
The museum's exhibit covers musical history from ancient times to today.
4. A collection of facts about music from earlier periods.
His book on musical history includes many old songs and stories.