hymnology

Meanings

• noun

  The study of hymns and hymnody.

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Variants

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hymnologies , hymnology

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hymnos' meaning 'hymn' and the suffix '-logia' meaning 'study of'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known hymn is believed to be the Hymn to the Aten, which was written in ancient Egypt around 1400 BC.

2. The word 'hymn' comes from the Greek word 'hymnos', which means 'a song of praise'.

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Related Concepts

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1. hymns: Religious songs or poems addressed to a god or gods

2. hymnody: The collection of hymns and the study of their history and development

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Culture

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Hymnology has a rich cultural history, particularly in religious contexts where hymns have been used for centuries to express faith and devotion. It is also studied in the fields of musicology and literary analysis.

How to Memorize "hymnology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large library filled with books on hymns from various religious traditions and time periods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hymnology' with the image of a choir singing religious songs in a beautiful cathedral.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'hymnology' is the study of 'hymns' and '-logia' means 'study of'.

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