hymnology

Translations

hymnologynoun
hymnologies
pl
She studied hymnology to understand the history of church music.
Она изучала гимнологию, чтобы понять историю церковной музыки.
Synonyms
hymn study
hymn literature
hymnology studies

Definitions

hymnologynoun
The academic study of hymns, their history, composition, and use in worship.
His research in hymnology revealed how certain melodies evolved through the centuries.
A body or collection of hymns, especially those used within a particular tradition or publication.
The Victorian hymnology included many tunes that are now considered classics.