German word

Musikhochschule

Pronunciation

IPA/muˈziːkˌhoːxˌʃuːlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmusic college

Example

Ich studiere an der Musikhochschule.

I study at the music college.

Illustration for Musikhochschule (music college)

More examples

Viele Studierende an der Musikhochschule nehmen an Meisterkursen teil.

Many students at the music college attend master classes.

Core concept

A university-level music campus where artistic practice and academic study meet.

Common phrases

  • sich an der Musikhochschule einschreiben

    enroll at the music college

  • an der Musikhochschule an einem Meisterkurs teilnehmen

    attend a master class at the music college

  • am Abschlusskonzert der Musikhochschule teilnehmen

    attend the music college's final concert

Similar words

Musikakademie: An institution providing advanced musical training and conducting music-related research.
Konservatorium: A specialist school centered on practical instruction in playing and composing music.
Hochschule: A higher-education institution offering advanced training in a professional field.
Musikschule: A community music school teaching beginners instruments and basic music notation.

Definition in German

Eine Hochschule, an der Musik auf universitärem Niveau gelehrt und Musikerinnen und Musiker künstlerisch sowie wissenschaftlich ausgebildet werden.

Word origin

Musikhochschule is a compound of Musik, meaning music, and Hochschule, meaning higher-education institution.

Usage tips

  • The feminine noun usually appears with an der in Ich studiere an der Musikhochschule, because an takes the dative here.

Other meanings

  • conservatorynoun

Related words

  • Musikhochschulbibliothekmusic college librarynoun
  • Musikhochschulstipendiatmusic college scholarship recipientnoun

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