Ethnomusicologists are researchers who study music within its cultural context. They explore how music reflects and influences the lives of people in different societies. This field combines elements of anthropology, musicology, and cultural studies, allowing scholars to understand the social, political, and historical aspects of music. These experts often conduct fieldwork, which involves observing and participating in musical practices, interviewing musicians, and recording performances. By examining various musical traditions, such as folk music, classical music, or popular music, ethnomusicologists aim to document and analyze the diverse ways in which music shapes human experience.