musichistory
nounUK /ˈmjuːzɪk ˈhɪstəri/
US /ˈmjuːzɪk ˈhɪstəri/
Music history is the story of how music was made and used in the past.
In music history class, we learned about songs people sang long ago.
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2. The study of how music has changed over time.
She studies music history at college.
3. A record or collection of past musical events.
The museum's music history includes old pianos and records.
4. The background story of a particular song or band.
The music history of that band goes back twenty years.