Musikerziehung

music education; teaching and learning of music

noun moo-ZEEK-er-tsee-oong Rare

Usage Note

Musikerziehung encompasses both formal school music teaching and broader cultural education in music. Debates about Musikerziehung in schools are common in Germany, with concern about cuts to the subject.

Examples

"Gute Musikerziehung in der Grundschule fördert die Kreativität der Kinder."

Natural Translation

Good music education in primary school fosters children's creativity.

Literal Translation

Good music-education in primary school promotes the creativity of the children.

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