Definition of "musicology" [musicology]

• The historical and scientific study of music. (noun)

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• "Reisnour is a doctoral student in musicology at Cornell University."
• "He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in musicology in 1963."
• "The Rambler: The Rambler is a PhD candidate in musicology and a music teacher who blogs about music, music research, and the state of affairs of music."