Music and Time Annotation << Back Concepts of Space and Time in the Context of the Cognitive Approach in Musicology A. Khokhlova The paper covers the prospects of cognitive science paradigm. It is noted that due to the cognitive approach in musicology the music theory attains a new scientific level, affecting the entire world around us. This research strategy contributes to a deeper comprehension of the cultural landmarks of different ages, which are a basis of meaning in all spheres of life and creativity, the foundation of stylistic unity of culture, its genetic code, as well as determining the relative stability of perception and thinking, and integrating society as a spiritual and meaningful whole. Keywords: cognitive science paradigm, play space-time, picture of the world, the mental model of culture. Contacts: E-mail: angela1@list.ru Pp. 46-48.