Multicultural Contexts and Music Education Strategies in Musicology

Abstract

Amid the sweeping tide of globalization, the cultures of different countries and ethnic groups have transcended geographical boundaries, forming a deeply interwoven and symbiotic pattern. This characteristic of the times profoundly influences the trajectory of development across various social domains. As an art form that carries cultural memory and spiritual essence, music education inevitably faces both the opportunities and challenges brought about by multiculturalism. How to uphold the foundations of local musical traditions while integrating the diverse nourishment of global music has become an urgent question for musicology education. This paper focuses on musicology education in multicultural contexts, highlighting its features of encompassing music and cultural connotations from around the world and employing varied methods such as comparative analysis. It elaborates on the positive impact of such education in broadening students’ musical horizons, enriching creative inspiration, and enhancing intercultural communication skills. It also identifies existing problems in current educational practice and proposes practical measures to adapt to multicultural environments, providing pathways for musicology to cultivate high-quality talent.