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BMus

BMus

6.8
A first university degree in music
  • noun
  • Formal
translation icon : licenciatura en música
  • I completed a BMus in Composition and Musical Studies from the New Zealand School of Music in 2010.

Examples

  • After studying for four years, she proudly received her BMus degree at the graduation ceremony.

  • He decided to pursue a BMus to deepen his understanding of music theory and performance.

  • Many students aspire to earn a BMus as it opens doors to various careers in the music industry.

Synonyms

baccalaureate
vsBMus
3 8.4

A first degree given by a college or university after finishing studies

is the music-specific undergraduate degree rather than any field
1 3.7

A degree in music from a university after three or four years

is the formal degree name often written as an abbreviated form

How Advanced

doctorate
  • Specialized
58 7.0
BMus
  • Formal
6.8
diploma
149 2.8
certificate
307 2.7

Surface Forms

BMus singular
BMus plural

Etymology

BMus is an abbreviation made from the words Bachelor and Music, meaning 'Bachelor of Music', a first university degree in music. Think of it like a music version of a BA or BSc that shows someone has finished an undergraduate music course.