Music theory, analysis and composition Music theory is a field of study that describes the elements of music and includes the development and application of methods for composing and for analyzing music through both notation and, on occasion, musical sound itself. Broadly, theory may include any statement, belief or conception of or about music (Boretz, 1995). A person who studies or practices music theory is a music theorist.
Music theory, analysis and composition Music theory is a field of study that describes the elements of m,usic a.nd includes the development and application of methods for composing and for analyzing music through both notation and, on occasion, musical sound itself. Broadly theory may include any statement, belief or conception of or about music (Boretz, 1995). A person who studies or practices music theory is a music theorist