The directions covered by the sociology of music are as follows:

A marginal discipline that takes the mutual relationship and influence between music and society as the research object and combines musicology and sociology. In terms of its research methods and origins, it belongs to the category of sociology; but in terms of its research objects and purposes, it belongs to the branch of musicology. Music is produced and developed in human society, and is bound to be stimulated and restricted by various social factors. As one of the social constituent factors, music will have a multi-faceted impact on society. This constitutes an extremely broad research field of music sociology.

As a philosophical discipline, music aesthetics mainly focuses on the study of the aesthetic characteristics and artistic value of musical works, and explores the relationship between music art and aesthetics. Musical art has its own unique way of showing aesthetic value, such as using notes, rhythm, harmony, melody and other elements to express emotions, convey ideas, show beauty, etc. The study of music aesthetics is precisely to explore in depth the artistic connotation and philosophical ideas behind musical works.

In addition to studying the aesthetic characteristics and artistic value of musical works, music aesthetics also involves research in other aspects, such as music history, music psychology, music education, etc. Music history research reveals the laws of music evolution and its influence through the analysis of music development in different historical periods and regions.

Music psychology research explores the impact of music on people's psychology and body, and provides an in-depth understanding of human psychological mechanisms through the feeling and experience of music. Music education is to help more people understand and appreciate music and cultivate their interest and understanding of music.