The Journal of the Royal Musical Association is a leading international journal publishing original research on all aspects of music, past and present. It is committed to the highest standards of scholarship and welcomes submissions from scholars worldwide. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including musicology, music theory, ethnomusicology, performance studies, and the history of music.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Music
Scopus Categories
Music
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Musicology and Musical AnalysisDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesDiverse Musicological StudiesMusic History and CultureLegal case studies and regulationsEducational Robotics and EngineeringHistorical Influence and DiplomacyTheater, Performance, and Music HistoryHuman auditory perception and evaluationMusic Technology and Sound Studies