Music Theory Online
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Aims and Scope
Music Theory Online is a quarterly peer-reviewed open access academic journal covering music theory and analysis. It was established in 1993 and is published by the Society for Music Theory. The initial issues were designated as part of volume 0. Volume 1 began in January 1995. Its founding editor-in-chief was Lee A. Rothfarb. The journal is abstracted and indexed in the Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale. Less
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Journal Specifications
- PublisherSOC FOR MUSIC THEORY
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- Publication Time42
- Editorial Review ProcessAnonymous peer review
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- Publication Start Year1993
- Publisher URL
- Website URL
- Other charges
- Publication Time42
- Editorial Team
- Review ProcessAnonymous peer review
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- Author instructions
- Copyright Details
- License typePublisher's own license
- OA statement
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FAQs
Since when has Music Theory Online been publishing? 
The Music Theory Online has been publishing since 1993 till date.
How frequently is the Music Theory Online published?
Music Theory Online is published Quarterly.
Who is the publisher of Music Theory Online?
The publisher of Music Theory Online is SOC FOR MUSIC THEORY.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Music Theory Online?
For the Music Theory Online's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Music Theory Online on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Music Theory Online?
The eISSN number is 1067-3040 and pISSN number is 1067-3040 for Music Theory Online.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Music theory, Computer simulation, Voice leading.
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