Definition

1. Noun:
   • An educational institution specializing in music: A "music school" is a school that focuses primarily on music education, training, and performance.
   • A school for the study of music: It is an institution dedicated to teaching the theory, practice, and history of music.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She received her training at a prestigious music school. (This shows the institution as a place of specialized training.)
  • The city is known for its excellent music school. (This uses the term to refer to a specific, recognized institution.)
  • After high school, he plans to attend a music school. (This demonstrates the term in the context of pursuing further education.)

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used to distinguish an institution from a general school or university, emphasizing its specialized curriculum.
  • While the university has a good arts program, the dedicated music school across town offers more intensive training.

Variants and Related Words

• Conservatory: Often used synonymously for a higher-level music school, especially one focused on performance.
• School of music: A common alternative phrasing with the same meaning (e.g., "The Juilliard School of Music").
• Music academy: Another term for a specialized school for music study.
• Music department: Refers to the music division within a larger college or university, not a standalone "music school."

Synonyms

• Conservatory
• Conservatoire (chiefly British English)
• Academy of music

Related Phrases

• To be accepted into music school: A common phrase describing the process of gaining admission.
  • Her dream is to be accepted into music school.
• Music school audition: Refers to the tryout required for admission to many such institutions.
  • He is preparing for his music school audition.

Noun

1. a school specializing in music
2. a school for the study of music