eth·no·mu·si·col·o·gy ( th n -my z -k l  -j )n. 1. The scientific study of music, especially traditional or non-Western music, as an aspect of culture. 2. The comparative study of music of different cultures. eth no·musi·co·logi·cal (-k-lj-kl) adj.eth no·musi·colo·gist n. |
ethnomusicology [ˌɛθnəʊmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Music, other) the study of the music of different cultures
ethnomusicologist n
ethnomusicology
1. the study of the music of a particular region or people from the viewpoint of its social or cultural implications.
2. the comparative study of the music of more than one such region or people. — ethnomusicologist, n.
See also: Music
2. the comparative study of the music of more than one such region or people. — ethnomusicologist, n.
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