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单词 hymnology
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Definition of hymnology in English:

hymnology

noun hɪmˈnɒlədʒihɪmˈnɑlədʒi
mass noun
  • The study or composition of hymns.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Presidential speeches are even misusing both scripture and hymnology by changing their meaning for the purposes of American power.
    • The language of hymnology has often been strongly biblical, especially in the compositions of John and Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts.
    • Among the most popular recording acts to use this revised hymnology is Indelible Grace, based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
    • His illustrative material is widely drawn; and of particularly note is his rich use of hymnology.
    • Few folk have any knowledge of, or interest in, the rich tradition of hymnology represented by people like Watts, Wesley, Newton and Toplady.
    • He taught hymnology in the school of music on occasion and in his first year taught ‘Sunday School pedagogy’ and ‘Christian sociology.’
    • John Spencer, in turn, has issued a call for a new ethnic hymnology.

Derivatives

  • hymnological

  • adjective
    • In effect they are expressing in hymnological language what was the burden of Moses' prayer in Exodus 32-33.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If you have extra copies of hymnals and hymnological books, please bring them to donate to the Silent Auction.
      • The amount of hymnological material is huge and highly diversified, but it is always inspiring and beautiful.
      • I've used the Zahn set in some hymnological research projects: it's 100 years old, but it's thorough.
      • In the 20th century there has been an explosion of hymnic activity accompanied by important hymnological work.
  • hymnologist

  • noun hɪmˈnɒlədʒɪsthɪmˈnɑlədʒəst
    • Great Church hymn writers and hymnologists composed deep and inspired hymns from the holy scripture.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Most hymnologists, musicologists, and church musicians never even ask the question about where tunes come from.
      • This site hopes to reach out to hymn experts, hymnologists, or anyone with an appreciation for sacred music.
      • Many musicologists and hymnologists are enthusiastic about this Psalter.
      • You will have many to add, as I do, but this list may show you how a hymnologist thinks about these things as well.

Origin

Mid 17th century: originally from Greek humnologia 'hymn-singing', the early sense until the mid 19th century.

 
 

Definition of hymnology in US English:

hymnology

nounhɪmˈnɑlədʒihimˈnäləjē
  • The study or composition of hymns.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Presidential speeches are even misusing both scripture and hymnology by changing their meaning for the purposes of American power.
    • The language of hymnology has often been strongly biblical, especially in the compositions of John and Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts.
    • Few folk have any knowledge of, or interest in, the rich tradition of hymnology represented by people like Watts, Wesley, Newton and Toplady.
    • John Spencer, in turn, has issued a call for a new ethnic hymnology.
    • Among the most popular recording acts to use this revised hymnology is Indelible Grace, based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
    • His illustrative material is widely drawn; and of particularly note is his rich use of hymnology.
    • He taught hymnology in the school of music on occasion and in his first year taught ‘Sunday School pedagogy’ and ‘Christian sociology.’

Origin

Mid 17th century: originally from Greek humnologia ‘hymn-singing’, the early sense until the mid 19th century.

 
 
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