Systematic and Comparative Musicology: Concepts, Methods, Findings

The book "Systematic and Comparative Musicology: Concepts, Methods, Findings" offers a comprehensive analysis of the theory, methodology, and history of the discipline of systematic and comparative musicology. It is divided into two main parts. The first part is dedicated to systematic musicology, which is regarded as a transdisciplinary approach to fundamental music research. Here, modern research concepts are presented that are based on experimental and empirical methods, as well as computational and modeling approaches. The topics covered range from acoustics and psychoacoustics to neuromusicology and music cognition. The second part focuses on comparative musicology and ethnomusicology, emphasizing the relevance of comparative methods for the study of non-Western musical phenomena. Additionally, the combination of sound analyses with field research and modeling approaches that incorporate ethnomathematical considerations is particularly appreciated. Thus, the book provides valuable insights into the theoretical and historical aspects of musicology and presents findings from actual field research.