noun
- plural of musicology; the scholarly study of music, including its history, theory, and cultural context
Usage: academic
Examples
- The conference featured presentations on various musicologies from around the world.
- Comparative musicologies reveal fascinating differences between Eastern and Western musical traditions.
- Her research spans multiple musicologies, including ethnomusicology and historical musicology.
- The university offers courses in both traditional and contemporary musicologies.
- Different musicologies approach the study of folk music from unique perspectives.
- The journal publishes articles on diverse musicologies and their methodologies.