ethnomusicology

/ˌɛθnoʊˌmjuzɪˈkɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The study of music from different cultures around the world, including its social and cultural contexts.
    • The conference on ethnomusicology featured performances from indigenous musicians.
    • Ethnomusicology explores how music functions in ceremonies and daily life across cultures.
    • Her degree in ethnomusicology allowed her to study traditional drumming in West Africa.
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