It focuses on archaeological evidence of musical instruments, sound-producing objects, and musical iconography from ancient civilizations.
History of music: A comprehensive study of music history from ancient times to the present day.
Archaeology of music: The study of musical instruments, artistic representations of music, musical notations, music theory, and musical practice of ancient civilizations.
Ethnomusicology: The study of the music of different cultures and its social, cultural, and historical contexts.
Musicology: The systematic study of music and its different components, including rhythm, melody, and harmony.
Anthropology of music: The study of the relationship between music and culture, including how music fulfills cultural needs.
Acoustics: The scientific study of sound, including the properties of sound waves, sound production and transmission, and sound reception.
Music technology: The study of how technology has influenced the creation, performance, and dissemination of music throughout history.
Archaeomusicology: A specialized field of music archaeology that focuses on the analysis of archaeological finds related to music, including musical instruments, written or visual records, and recordings of sounds.
Cognitive psychology of music: The study of how the brain processes music and the effects of music on the brain and human behavior.
Iconography of music: The study of symbolic representation of music in art, literature, and other media.
Phenomenology of music: The philosophical and theoretical study of the experience of music and its connection to human emotion and perception.
Music and gender: The study of the role of gender in the creation, performance, and reception of music throughout history.
Performance practice: The study of historical performance techniques and practices of different musical traditions.
Music theory: The study of the fundamental principles of music, including harmony, melody, scales, and notation.
Music and society: The study of the relationships between music and social structures, including politics, economics, and cultural norms.