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The study of the music of different cultures, especially non-Western ones, and its relationship to the societal context it exists within.

A core method of ethnomusicology where researchers observe, record, and participate in the musical life of a culture.

A research method in ethnomusicology involving the researcher taking part in the musical practices of the society they study.

Musicology generally studies Western art music with a focus on theory and history, while ethnomusicology focuses on world music and its cultural context.

The ethnomusicological approach that involves learning to play and understand the music of another culture in the way a native musician would.

An early device for recording and reproducing sound, which played a significant role in the early documentation of world music by ethnomusicologists.

The written account or descriptive study of the music of a particular culture or society, often including anthropological context and analysis.

An early form of ethnomusicology that focused on comparing music from different cultures to find universal traits.

The process of notating the music heard from recordings or live performances, which can be challenging in ethnomusicology due to non-Western scales and rhythms.

An important figure in ethnomusicology, he was a folklorist and musicologist who recorded thousands of songs and interviews for archival and cultural preservation.

A branch of ethnomusicology that focuses on the social functions and implications of music within a cultural context.

The process of examining music by considering its cultural, historical, and social contexts as well as its structure and performance practices.

A term used to describe traditional music from the non-Western world, encompassing a wide range of styles and traditions.

A series of movements in various countries emphasizing the preservation and appreciation of traditional folk music, often linked with political and social issues.

The inclusion of world music in education to promote cultural diversity and understanding among students.

A composer and ethnomusicologist known for his collection and analysis of folk music from Eastern Europe, and for incorporating these influences into his compositions.

A field that intersects with ethnomusicology, studying how people perceive and process music, often with a focus on the cognitive aspects of musical structure.

An influential ethnomusicologist known for his work on the music of the Venda people of South Africa and his ideas on the universal nature of music as a human capacity.

A renowned ethnomusicologist who contributed significantly to the understanding of Persian music and the theoretical frameworks of ethnomusicology.