A etnomusicologia



Example: A etnomusicologia estuda as práticas musicais em contextos culturais diversos.

Definition


"Etnomusicologia" is the study of music from different cultural contexts, focusing on the social and cultural aspects of music-making and musical traditions across the world. It examines how music functions within societies and how it relates to cultural identity and practices.

Etymology


The word "etnomusicologia" comes from the Greek words 'ethnos' meaning 'nation' or 'people' and 'mousike' meaning 'music,' combined with the suffix '-logia,' which means 'study of.' So, "etnomusicologia" literally means the study of the music of peoples or cultures.

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