musicology

 
Pronunciation: /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of music as an academic subject, as distinct from training in performance or composition; scholarly research into music.

Derivatives

musicological

Pronunciation: /-kəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

musicologist

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from French musicologie