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

Gillette, co-pastor of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, is the news commentator of hymnology, having turned current events into lyrics for more than 300 hymns over nearly 20 years.

From Washington Times

Gillette, co-pastor of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, is the news commentator of hymnology, having turned current events into lyrics for more than 300 hymns over nearly 20 years.

From Seattle Times

Bristol University's Dr Emma Hornby said the new Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology would be put online in the first instance to give time for corrections and to enable regular updates in the future.

From BBC

Previous attempts to update the last, 1907 edition of the hymnology dictionary all ended badly, the publishers said.

From BBC

The original Dictionary of Hymnology was published in 1892.

From BBC