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hymnology definition

hym·nol·ogy (him näl′ə jē)

noun

  1. the study of hymns, their history, use, etc.
  2. the writing or composition of hymns
  3. hymnody (sense )

Etymology: ML hymnologia, praise in song < Gr: see hymn & -logy

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