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musicologist

American  
[myoo-zik-ahl-uhj-ist] / ˌmju zɪkˈɑl ədʒ ɪst /

noun

  1. an expert in musicology.


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The Magnani-Rocca Foundation contains the art collection of musicologist and art critic Luigi Magnani, the heir to a dairy fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For musicologist Kehrer, the infusion of rap, reggaeton and K-pop in the top Grammy categories reflects changes in the composition of the Recording Academy's voting group.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

On her sprawling new album, pop’s foremost musicologist explores country music’s history and leans into its wit, style and pageantry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Among those killed was eminent musicologist Lenka Hlavkova, who specialised in medieval music.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

Following the footsteps of his late father, musicologist John Lomax, Alan has taken his recording equipment to six continents in search of the rapidly disappearing musical treasures of the world.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Millard, Max

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