music school

[ˈmjuːzɪk skuːl]
nounpl: music schools
escola de música
1. An educational institution that provides instruction in musical theory, performance, and composition
She enrolled in a music school to study piano and violin.
Ela se matriculou em uma escola de música para estudar piano e violino.
2. A conservatory or academy specializing in music education at various levels
The music school offers both classical and contemporary music programs.
A escola de música oferece programas de música clássica e contemporânea.
3. A private or public institution providing music lessons for children and adults
My son takes guitar lessons at the local music school.
Meu filho toma aulas de guitarra na escola de música local.
Music schools are important cultural institutions in both Brazil and the USA, playing a key role in music education. In Brazil, many are government-funded or run by cultural foundations, while in the USA, private music schools are more common. The term 'conservatório' in Portuguese-speaking countries often carries more prestige and typically refers to higher-level music education institutions, similar to conservatories in the English-speaking world.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conservatorymusic academymusic instituteconservatório de músicaacademia de música

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escola de música
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
escola de música / conservatório
Both terms are widely used; conservatório often refers to more prestigious institutions
Rio de Janeiro
escola de música
Standard usage; sometimes 'academia de música' for private institutions
Portugal
escola de música / conservatório
Conservatório is often the preferred term for formal music education institutions

Related Words

music lessonmusic theoryinstrumentcompositionperformanceaula de músicainstrumento musicalcomposição

Related Idioms & Phrases

to attend music school
to go to music school
music school dropout
passar por uma escola de música
estudar em uma escola de música
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