As a foundational discipline,performance science plays a vital role in supporting the sustainable development of musical performance studies and teaching practices.The signifiicant advancements in performance science since the late 20th century have been propelled by empirical methods derived from music acoustics and psychology,traditionally categorized within the domain of systematic musicology.In the 21st century,amid the era of big data and artificial intelligence,these empirical foundations have not only facilitated the rapid growth of digital musicology within the context of digital humanities but have also contributed to the ongoing expansion of performance science.Leading institutions globally,such as the Royal College of Music in London and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna,have established interdisciplinary research centers focused on performance science.These centers are pivotal in promoting the integration of various disciplines,and their experiences hold valuable reference significance for Chinese conservatories as they embark on the construction of new liberal arts.
Performance ScienceMusical Performance StudiesDigital MusicologyNew Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinarity