Musicology is the general name of all theoretical disciplines that study music; The research objects and emphases of musicology in different periods are different. In addition to the basic research object, musicology also studies the history and the musical behaviors of all individuals and nations, that is, the physiological behavior, creative behavior, performance behavior, aesthetic behavior, acceptance behavior and learning behavior of music.

Musicology majors mainly study the basic theory and knowledge of music history and music education, accept the basic training of music theory and practice, and have the basic ability of music research and teaching.

Employment orientation: mainly engaged in teaching, research, editing, commenting and management in high and secondary professional or ordinary colleges, social literary and art groups, art research units and cultural institutions, publishing, broadcasting and film and television departments.