Curt Sachs
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Summary
Curt Sachs is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on June 29, 1881[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 5, 1959[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], composer[7], ethnomusicologist[8], music theorist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Berlin[2].
- Curt Sachs passed away in New York City[4].
- Curt Sachs was born on June 29, 1881[3].
- Curt Sachs died on February 5, 1959[5].
- Curt Sachs held citizenship in Germany[12].
- Curt Sachs held citizenship in United States[13].
- Curt Sachs's professions included musicologist[6].
- Curt Sachs's professions included composer[7].
- Curt Sachs worked as an ethnomusicologist[8].
- Curt Sachs worked as a music theorist[9].
- Curt Sachs worked as a university teacher[10].
- Curt Sachs worked as an art historian[14].
- Curt Sachs's field of work was musicologist[15].
- Among Curt Sachs's employers was New York University[16].
- Among Curt Sachs's employers was Columbia University[17].
- Among Curt Sachs's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
- Curt Sachs's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
- Curt Sachs received the Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[20].
- Curt Sachs is recorded as male[21].
- Curt Sachs's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Curt Sachs's genre is classical music[23].
- Curt Sachs's Commons category is recorded as Curt Sachs[24].
- Curt Sachs earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].
- Curt Sachs's family name is recorded as Sachs[26].
- Curt Sachs's given name is recorded as Curt[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Curt Sachs's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on June 29, 1881[3].
Education
Curt Sachs was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[25]. He studied under Leo Schrattenholz[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], composer[7], ethnomusicologist[8], music theorist[9], university teacher[10], and art historian[14]. Curt Sachs's field of work was musicologist[15]. Employers include New York University[16], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1831[31], headquartered in New York City[32]; Columbia University[17], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1754[35], headquartered in Manhattan[36]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1809[39], headquartered in Berlin[40].
Recognition
Curt Sachs received the Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[20].
Death and Burial
Curt Sachs died on February 5, 1959[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Curt Sachs include Hornbostel–Sachs[41], a musical instrument classification[42].
Why It Matters
Curt Sachs ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He is credited with the discovery of Hornbostel–Sachs[45], a musical instrument classification[46]. Entities named for him include Hornbostel–Sachs[41], a musical instrument classification[42].
FAQs
Where was Curt Sachs born?
Curt Sachs's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Curt Sachs die?
Curt Sachs passed away in New York City[4].
What did Curt Sachs do for work?
Curt Sachs worked as musicologist[6], composer[7], ethnomusicologist[8], music theorist[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Curt Sachs go to school?
Curt Sachs was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
What awards did Curt Sachs receive?
Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[20].
What did Curt Sachs discover?
Curt Sachs is credited as discoverer of Hornbostel–Sachs[45].