Sources for research in music are:
A. Manuscript
B. Archival material
C. Quantitative
D. Sculpture
E. e-Sources
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

Correct Option: d)
In music research, sources refer to the diverse materials from which data and evidence are gathered. These can be categorized as primary, secondary, or tertiary, and encompass a wide range of physical, digital, and methodological resources.
Information Booster:
Valid sources for research in musicology include:
· A. Manuscripts (handwritten historical scores or treatises).
· B. Archival material (official records, letters, concert programs).
· D. Sculpture & Iconography (visual depictions of instruments and performances from historical sites).
· E. e-Sources (digital archives, online databases, audio/video recordings).
Additional Knowledge:
· Quantitative is a descriptor for data or method, not a tangible source one can consult.
· C. Quantitative is not a source itself; it is a type of data (numerical) or a research methodology (quantitative research).
· One uses sources to obtain quantitative data.
· Therefore, it is categorically different from the listed physical/digital sources of information.