church music

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church music

The choir sings church music during the Sunday service.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies: "Church music" refers to a category of music specifically written and performed during Christian worship services or other religious rites within a church setting. It is music intended for a sacred, liturgical purpose.
Usage
  • "Church music" is an uncountable noun used to describe the general tradition or body of music for worship. It is typically used in a formal or academic context when discussing musical history, genres, or religious practices.
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Examples
  • Noun:
    • The choir specializes in performing traditional church music.
    • Bach composed some of the most famous church music of the Baroque era.
    • The use of instruments in church music has evolved over the centuries.
Advanced Usage
  • "To perform/sing church music": To execute or vocalize music from this sacred genre.
    • The ensemble was invited to perform church music at the cathedral.
  • "Tradition of church music": Refers to the historical and stylistic lineage of sacred music within a denomination or culture.
    • The Anglican tradition of church music is particularly rich.
  • "Composer of church music": A musician who creates works for liturgical use.
    • Palestrina is renowned as a great composer of church music.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sacred music (n): A broader term encompassing all music of a religious nature, not limited to Christian church services. "Church music" is a subset of sacred music.
  • Liturgical music (n): Music that is an integral part of a formal religious liturgy or ritual. This is often synonymous with "church music."
  • Choral music (n): Music written for a choir, which often includes but is not limited to church music.
  • Hymnody (n): The singing or composition of hymns, which is a central part of much church music.
  • Plainsong / Gregorian chant (n): Specific, ancient forms of monophonic church music.
Synonyms
  • Sacred music: Music with religious intent.
  • Liturgical music: Music for formal worship services.
  • Religious music: A general term for music associated with faith.
Related Phrases
  • Church music director: The person responsible for overseeing the musical program of a church.
    • The church music director selected the hymns for the Easter service.
  • Church music ministry: The organized effort within a church community involving musical worship.
    • She volunteers for the church music ministry.
church music

The choir sings church music during the Sunday service.

Noun
  1. genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies

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