The Musical Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0027-4631 eISSN 1741-8399 Oxford University Press US

About The Musical Quarterly
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The Musical Quarterly (MQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Musicological Studies and Music History and Culture, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0027-4631 (e-ISSN 1741-8399). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.00 — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4217 USD).

Submission Tips for The Musical Quarterly
  • Budget $4217 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Diverse Musicological Studies, Music History and Culture, Musicology and Musical Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Musical Quarterly Compares
APC vs Field Avg
+34%
Field avg: $3150

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ISSN (Print) 0027-4631
ISSN (Online) 1741-8399
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United States
APC / Cost $4217 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

The Musical Quarterly is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4217.

In our subject taxonomy, The Musical Quarterly is classified under Diverse Musicological Studies, Music History and Culture, Musicology and Musical Analysis and Poetry Analysis and Criticism.

The Musical Quarterly is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Musical Quarterly

No, The Musical Quarterly is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The Musical Quarterly is $4217 USD.

The Musical Quarterly is published by Oxford University Press.

The Musical Quarterly shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of The Musical Quarterly is 0027-4631. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1741-8399.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
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2025 0.000 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S19087536

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