Albert Seay (November 9, 1916 – January 7, 1984) was an American musicologist who specialized in medieval and Renaissance music and theory.

His publications included critical editions of works by the composers Jacques Arcadelt and Carpentras, and the theorists John Hothby, Johannes Tinctoris and Ugolino of Orvieto.

He continued his education at Yale University receiving a PhD in 1954 after studies with Leo Schrade.

He edited many critical editions of musicians from these periods, including the compositions of both Jacques Arcadelt and Carpentras, as well as the theoretical writings of John Hothby, Johannes Tinctoris and Ugolino of Orvieto.

He was associated with American Institute of Musicology and served as editor of the Colorado College Music Press Series.