The examination of the concept of"pluralism"within music culture from an ideological standpoint,along with the evaluation of disciplinary theory within music education practice,unveils persistent challenges inherent in the realm of"multicultural music education."Scholars consistently find these challenges worthy of contemplation.Drawing from real-world examples,this paper delves into the contemporary complexities of multicultural music education across four key dimensions:theoretical constructs,educator roles,cultural contexts,and cultural rights.Through this exploration,it seeks to assess the rationale and limitations of multicultural music education in practical application.