Meaning of the word ethnomusicology in English

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ethnomusicology

US /ˌɛθ.noʊ.mjuː.zɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌɛθ.nəʊ.mjuː.zɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

Noun

the study of music in its cultural and social contexts

Example:
She decided to pursue a degree in ethnomusicology to understand global music traditions.
The conference featured several presentations on recent research in ethnomusicology.