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Curt Sachs

German musicologist (1881-1959) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77

Curt Sachs was a German musicologist. He was one of the founders of modern organology. Among his contributions was the Hornbostel-Sachs system, which he created with Erich von Hornbostel.

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Awards

Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1959 · aged 77