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hymnology

/ˈhɪm.nɒl.ə.dʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does hymnology mean?

noun

The study of hymns, their origins, and their use in worship. It involves the analysis of hymns as a literary and musical genre.

Example

"The professor's lecture on hymnology explored the evolution of hymns in different Christian traditions."

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