Anthropology of Music

The Anthropology of Music is the study of how music functions within different cultures, exploring its social, cultural, and historical roles. It examines how music expresses identity, traditions, beliefs, and community values, and how it influences and is shaped by cultural contexts. By analyzing diverse musical practices, anthropologists gain insight into human behavior, social structures, and cultural meanings across the world. This field bridges musicology and cultural anthropology, highlighting music as a fundamental aspect of human life that reflects and constructs cultural identities.