organology

/ˌɔrɡəˈnɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of musical instruments, particularly their classification, history, and mechanics.

“The musician was an expert in the organology of the piano, able to explain its complex mechanisms with ease.”

Synonyms

  • instrumental science
  • musicology

Antonyms

  • acoustics
  • sound theory