religious song
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Definition
- Noun:
- A song with religious themes or used in religious worship: A "religious song" is a musical composition with lyrics that express religious faith, devotion, or doctrine, often intended for use in a liturgical or devotional context.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The choir performed a beautiful religious song during the service.
- She finds comfort in listening to traditional religious songs.
- Many cultures have their own unique forms of religious song.
Advanced Usage
- As a categorical term: The term "religious song" can be used broadly to categorize a genre of music, encompassing hymns, spirituals, gospel music, and psalms.
- The festival featured a segment dedicated to American religious songs from the 19th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Hymn (n): A specific type of religious song, typically of praise and adoration, often used in Christian worship.
- The congregation stood to sing the opening hymn.
- Spiritual (n): A type of religious song, originally created by African Americans, that expresses deep religious feeling.
- "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is a well-known spiritual.
- Gospel (n): A genre of religious music characterized by dominant vocals and themes of Christian evangelism and praise.
- Gospel music has influenced many other genres, like soul and rock.
Synonyms
- Sacred song: A song with a religious character or purpose.
- Devotional song: A song used for or expressing religious devotion.
Related Phrases
- Song of worship: A phrase emphasizing the song's function in an act of worship.
- The band led the congregation in a song of worship.
Noun
- religious music for singing