Music & Letters is a long-established and highly respected international academic journal of music, with a history of more than a century. It is not only the authoritative publication in the field of musicology, but also an important platform to promote dialogue between musicology and other disciplines. The journal is known for its in-depth scholarly discussions, rich commentaries, and extensive subject coverage.

It covers all periods from ancient to modern times, including classical, popular and world traditional musical themes. The review section of the journal has been particularly praised and is considered to be the most comprehensive and enlightening of musicology journals. In addition, it is widely included through various abstract and indexing services, further enhancing its academic influence and academic value.