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Journal of Musicology

University of California Press · United States · Est. 1982

ISSN1533-8347

SJR Q4✓ WOS A&HCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.101

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SNIP

0.461

Total Works

1,821

Total Citations

9,289

2yr Mean Citedness

0.35

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the historical and analytical dimensions of music, encompassing its theoretical underpinnings, cultural contexts, and reception. Articles examine the evolution of musical concepts, the role of music in society and politics, and the impact of technology and media on musical practices. The scope includes diverse genres and historical periods, from early music to contemporary classical and popular forms, with attention to issues of representation and historiography.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1982

Annual Volume~ 15 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,821

Publisher OrgUniversity of California Press

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of California Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1533-8347

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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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.

MusicQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Music

Scopus Categories