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hymnology
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hym·nol·o·gy  (hm-nl-j)
n.
1. Hymnody.
2. The study of hymns.
[Greek humnologi, singing of hymns : humnos, hymn + logos, saying; see -logy.]
hymno·logic (hmn-ljk), hymno·logi·cal (--kl) adj.
hym·nolo·gist n.
hymnology
Noun
the study of hymn composition
hymnologist n
hymnology
1. the composing of hymns.
2. the study of the origins, development, and use of hymns.
3. Obsolete, the performing of hymns.
See also: Songs and Singing


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