Music literature

Description

Literature about music theory, specific music styles, periods, composers or musicians, or specific pieces. This includes a variety of materials such as magazines, journals, books and academic literature.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 9 occupations
  • Total: 13 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Musical conductor
    Musical conductors lead ensembles of musicians, directing them during rehearsals and helping them attain their best performance. They can work with a variety of ensembles, such as …
  • Choirmaster/choirmistress
    A Choirmaster/Choirmistress is responsible for leading and directing a choir. This includes selecting the repertoire, conducting rehearsals, and ensuring that choir members perform…
  • Lyricist
    A lyricist is a professional who writes the lyrics of songs, conveying the narrative, emotions, and messages within the musical composition. They work closely with composers, music…
  • Répétiteur
    A Répétiteur is a specialized pianist and coach who works with opera singers and instrumentalists to help them prepare their parts for performances. They play piano accompaniments,…

Optional for

  • Media scientist
    Media scholars research the role and impact that media has on the society. They observe and document the usage of different kinds of media such as newspapers, radio and…
  • Actor/actress
    Actors/actresses play roles and parts on live stage performances, TV, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment or instruction. They use body la…
  • Music arranger
    A Music Arranger adapts existing musical compositions to different formats, ensembles, or styles. They rearrange and orchestrate pieces to suit specific needs, whether for a band, …
  • Music teacher secondary school
    Music teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, special…
  • Secondary school teacher
    Secondary school teachers provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually specialist subject teachers, who inst…
  • Composer
    A Composer is a professional who creates original music. They write and arrange musical scores for various forms of media, including orchestras, bands, films, television, video gam…
  • Music instructor
    Music instructors educate students in specific theory and, primarily, practice-based music courses at a specialised music school or conservatory at a higher education level, includ…
  • Music teacher
    Music teachers instruct students in various musical genres and expression forms, such as classical, jazz, folk, pop, blues, rock, electronic, etc., in a recreational context. They …
  • Musician
    A Musician is an artist skilled in performing, composing, and interpreting music. Musicians can work across various genres and styles, including classical, jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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