musicologist

[myoo-zik-ahl-uhj-ist]

noun

1. an expert in musicology.

Example Sentences

At the time, it was reported that she decided to leave when her husband, the musicologist John Hosier, was offered a job in China and she decided to go with him.

From BBC

She had no need to waste her time with musicologists and their talk of neglected early Verdi masterpieces.

From Los Angeles Times

The team, which comprised musicologists, psychologists, linguists, evolutionary biologists and professional musicians, recorded songs in 55 languages, including Arabic, Balinese, Basque, Cherokee, Maori, Ukrainian and Yoruba.

From New York Times

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

In both music and lyrics, the song was perfectly engineered for success, says Joe Bennett, musicologist and professor at the Berklee College of Music.

From Seattle Times