A school or college of music which specializes in preparing students for a career in performance or composition. The term originated in 16th- and 17th-century Italy with orphanages that taught music to a high standard. Famous conservatories include the Juilliard School in New York, the Conservatoire in Paris, and the Royal College of Music in London.
Najviša muzička škola, muzička akademija koja ima rang fakulteta (lat.)
Visoka muzička škola (u rangu fakulteta), zavod za negovanje dobre muzike; kuća, u kojoj se čuvaju biljke od zimske hladnoće, zimska bašta.