ethnomusicology
/ˌɛθnoʊˌmjuzɪˈkɑlədʒi/
noun
- 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.