Curt Sachs

German musicologist (1881–1959)
Person human Q57696
Curt Sachs
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Curt Sachs

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 (91 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Curt Sachs…
  • 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].

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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 (91 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].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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