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K - knowledge
00 - generic programmes and qualifications
01 - education
02 - arts and humanities
020 - arts and humanities not further defined
021 - arts
0210 - arts not further defined
0211 - audio-visual techniques and media production
0212 - fashion, interior and industrial design
0213 - fine arts
0214 - handicrafts
0215 - music and performing arts
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- circus dramaturgy
- circus vocabulary
- entertainment industry
- evolution in delivery practices in practiced dance tradition
- history of dance style
- link between dance and music style
- musical genres
- musical instrument accessories
- musical instruments
- musical notation
- paint spraying techniques
- pronunciation techniques
- sword fighting
- theatre techniques
- tuning techniques
- types of drums
- types of guitars
- types of membranes
- types of strings
- types of violins
- vinyl records
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0219 - arts not elsewhere classified
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99 - field unknown
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
T - transversal skills and competences

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musical theory

knowledge

arts and humanities

arts

music and performing arts

musical theory

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Description

The body of interrelated concepts that constitutes the theoretical background of music.

Alternative Labels

musical philosophy

musical principles

musical science

music theory

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)