hymnology

[ him-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study of hymns, their history, classification, etc.
2. the composition of hymns.
3. hymns collectively.

hymnology

/ ˌhɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪk; hɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of hymn composition
2. another word for hymnody

Derived Forms

• hymnologic, adjective
• hymˈnologist, noun

Other Words From

• hym·no·log·ic [him-nl-, oj, -ik], hymno·logi·cal adjective
• hymno·logi·cal·ly adverb
• hym·nolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hymnology¹

First recorded in 1630–40; hymn + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

The modern hymnology, of which all sections of p. 320the Church are justly proud, exists in vain for them.

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The study of hymnology, like that of other features of the early Church, is apt to be affected by the opinion of the commentator.

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No student can leave the consideration of early Christian hymnology without a sense of defeat.

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A body of worshippers that can produce such a hymnology must possess a large measure of genuine piety and devotion.

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We now advance to the last and richest of all the periods of hymnology, the mediaeval.

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