Documentary titles that look at various aspects of music -- the themes and genres, the eras and evolution, the making and marketing. Note: this list does not include docs that profile one person or one band, nor titles that simply document a live concert or festival.

Related lists:
The Realness: Documentaries on Hip Hop
Prima Vista: Documentaries on Classical Music
Behind the Label: Documentaries About Record Companies
Different Drums: Documentaries on Musical Curiosities
Shoot the Piano Player: Films About Famous Musicians
All of my lists:
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