Musicology

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌsɪklədʒi/

Musicology (noun)

  1. The academic study of music, including its history, styles, and how people make and understand it.
  2. A field that studies music using methods such as analysis of sound, structure, and cultural meaning.

Examples

  • Musicology studies how music works in culture.
  • She teaches musicology and explains musical traditions.