hym·nol·o·gy (h m-n l  -j )n. 1. Hymnody. 2. The study of hymns. [Greek humnologi  , singing of hymns : humnos, hymn + logos, saying; see -logy.]hym  no·logic (hmn-ljk), hymno·logi·cal (--kl) adj.hym·nol o·gist n. |
hymnology [hɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ]
n
1. (Music, other) the study of hymn composition
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 Singing2. the study of the origins, development, and use of hymns.
3. Obsolete, the performing of hymns.
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