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Musicology: meaning, definitions and examples

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musicology

 

[ ˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of music

Musicology is the scholarly analysis and research of music, encompassing various aspects such as history, theory, composition, and performance. It involves the examination of music in its cultural and social contexts, as well as the study of musical development and trends.

Synonyms

music history, musical studies

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for musicology led her to pursue a career in academia.
  • The musicology department at the university offers courses on music history and analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "musicology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 musicologia

🇮🇳 संगीतशास्त्र

🇩🇪 Musikwissenschaft

🇮🇩 musikologi

🇺🇦 музикознавство

🇵🇱 muzykologia

🇯🇵 音楽学 (ongakugaku)

🇫🇷 musicologie

🇪🇸 musicología

🇹🇷 müzikoloji

🇰🇷 음악학 (eumak-hak)

🇸🇦 علم الموسيقى

🇨🇿 muzikologie

🇸🇰 muzikológia

🇨🇳 音乐学 (yīnyuè xué)

🇸🇮 muzikologija

🇮🇸 tónlistafræði

🇰🇿 музыкатану

🇬🇪 მუსიკოლოგია (musikologia)

🇦🇿 musiqişünaslıq

🇲🇽 musicología

Etymology

The term 'musicology' originated in the late 19th century and was initially used in German-speaking countries to describe the academic study of music. It has since evolved to encompass a broader range of disciplines within the field of music research, including ethnomusicology, music theory, and music history. Musicology plays a crucial role in understanding the cultural significance and impact of music throughout history.

See also: music, musical, musicality, musically, musician.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,165 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.