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musicologist

 

[ mjuzɪˌkɒlədʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music study

A musicologist is a scholar or researcher who studies music, its history, and theory. This discipline encompasses various facets of music including analysis, performance, and social context. Musicologists may explore different genres, historical periods, and cultural contexts of music. Their work often contributes to academic publications and a better understanding of music's evolution and its impact on society.

Synonyms

music historian, music researcher, music scholar

Examples of usage

  • The musicologist presented his findings on medieval music at the conference.
  • As a musicologist, she dedicated her research to the influence of folk music on contemporary genres.
  • The musicologist's lecture on Beethoven attracted a large audience.
  • Many musicologists work in universities, teaching and conducting research.

Translations

Translations of the word "musicologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 musicólogo

🇮🇳 संगीतशास्त्री

🇩🇪 Musikologe

🇮🇩 musikolog

🇺🇦 музиколог

🇵🇱 muzykolog

🇯🇵 音楽学者

🇫🇷 musicologue

🇪🇸 musicólogo

🇹🇷 müzikolog

🇰🇷 음악학자

🇸🇦 عالم الموسيقى

🇨🇿 musicolog

🇸🇰 hudobný vedec

🇨🇳 音乐学家

🇸🇮 muzikolog

🇮🇸 tónfræðingur

🇰🇿 музыкатанушы

🇬🇪 მუსიკოლოგი

🇦🇿 musiqişünas

🇲🇽 musicólogo

Etymology

The term 'musicologist' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of the words 'music' and the suffix '-ologist', which denotes a person who studies a certain field. The prefix 'music' comes from the Greek word 'mousike', which referred to the art of the Muses, encompassing all forms of performance and composition. With the rise of systematic studies in music history, ethnomusicology, and music theory, the term gained prominence as academic interest in music grew. Over the years, musicology has evolved into a diverse field, incorporating methodologies from social science, humanities, and cultural studies, leading to a deeper understanding of the role of music in human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,663 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.