Musicologists are scholars who study music in various contexts, including its history, theory, and cultural significance. They analyze different genres, styles, and the evolution of music over time. Their work often involves researching composers, such as Ludwig van Beethoven, and examining how music reflects societal changes. These experts may also focus on specific areas, such as ethnomusicology, which explores music within cultural contexts, or music theory, which analyzes the structure of music. Musicologists contribute to our understanding of how music influences and is influenced by human experiences, making their research valuable across disciplines.