What is another word for Hymnologist?

Pronunciation: [hɪmnˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪst] (IPA)

A hymnologist is defined as someone who studies hymns, their history, theology, and musical composition. Synonyms for this word include hymnographer, hymnist, and hymnodist. Hymnographer refers to someone who writes hymns, while hymnist refers to someone who composes or sings hymns. Hymnodist is a term that encompasses both hymnographer and hymnist, referring to someone who creates or studies hymns. Other related terms include hymnology, the study of hymns, and hymnodology, the study of hymnology in a religious context. Regardless of the term used, this field of study is important for understanding the role of hymns in religious traditions and how they shape worship and spirituality.

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Usage examples for Hymnologist

The German poet and Hymnologist, Albert Knapp, has called it "a little feather from the eagle wing of Gustavus Adolphus."
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
His fame rests principally on his work as a Hymnologist, however.
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
John Julian, the noted Hymnologist, declares that it must be classified with the four hymns that stand at the head of all English hymns.
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden

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