noun
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the study of hymn composition
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another word for hymnody
Other Word Forms
- hymnologic adjective
- hymnological adjective
- hymnologically adverb
- hymnologist noun
Etymology
Origin of hymnology
Example Sentences
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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 • Dec. 16, 2017
"This is the Everest of hymnology and one of the most sensational aspects of this is that we've done it and survived," said Professor Dick Watson, from Durham University.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2013
Previous attempts to update the last, 1907 edition of the hymnology dictionary all ended badly, the publishers said.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2013
The Williamson course includes ear-training, conducting, hymnology, English, harmony, musical theory, history of music, Bible and church music literature.
From Time Magazine Archive
The 610 artless verses of the hermit Godric, who died in 1170, exhibit in their metre the combined influence of native rhythm and of that of Latin hymnology.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
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