Gospel music

Subgenres
Gospel music
Stylistic origins	Christian hymns, Negro spirituals
Cultural origins	First quarter of twentieth century: US
Typical instruments	Vocals, piano, Hammond organ, electric guitar, Horns, drums, and bass guitar
Mainstream popularity	International
Derivative forms	Rhythm and Blues
urban contemporary gospel, Southern gospel
Fusion genres
Christian country music

Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music. A hymn is a type of Song, usually religious specifically written for the purpose of praise adoration or Prayer, and typically addressed to a deity/deities Spirituals (or Negro spirituals) are songs which were created by African slaves in America. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers The Hammond organ is an electric organ which was invented by Laurens Hammond in 1934 and manufactured by the Hammond Organ Company An electric guitar is a type of Guitar that uses pickups to convert the vibration of its steel-cored strings into an electrical current which is made louder A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Urban contemporary Gospel (sometimes marketed as "Black Gospel") is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Southern Gospel music (sometimes marketed as Quartet music) is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian Christian country music (sometimes marketed as Country Gospel or Inspirational Country) is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

Like other forms of Christian music the creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of Gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Christian music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, ranging from aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, or as an entertainment product for the marketplace. However, a common theme of most Gospel music is praise, worship or thanks to God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit. God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity.

1 Style
2 Gospel music subgenres
3 Further reading
4 Professional organizations
5 Media outlets
6 See also
7 References

Style

Gospel music in general is characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. Subgenres include contemporary Gospel, urban contemporary Gospel (sometimes referred to as "Black Gospel"), Southern Gospel, and modern Gospel music (now more commonly known as praise and worship music or Contemporary Christian music). Urban contemporary Gospel (sometimes marketed as "Black Gospel") is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Urban contemporary Gospel (sometimes marketed as "Black Gospel") is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Southern Gospel music (sometimes marketed as Quartet music) is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM; also by its religious neutral term " inspirational music " is a genre of Popular music which is Several forms of Gospel music utilize choirs, use piano and/or Hammond organ, drums, bass guitar and, increasingly, electric guitar. For the musical composition see Chorale. A choir, chorale, or chorus is a Musical ensemble of Singers

Gospel music subgenres

Urban contemporary gospel

Urban contemporary gospel (sometimes marketed as "Black gospel" to help distinguish it from other forms of Christian music, such as contemporary Christian music or Christian rock and Southern Gospel) is a subgenre of Gospel music. Urban contemporary Gospel (sometimes marketed as "Black Gospel") is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding

Christian Country music

Christian country music, sometimes referred to as Country Gospel music, is a subgenre of gospel music with a country flair, is also known as Inspirational Country. Christian country music (sometimes marketed as Country Gospel or Inspirational Country) is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding

Southern Gospel

Southern gospel, is sometimes called "quartet music" by fans due to the original all male, tenor-lead-baritone-bass quartet make-up. Southern Gospel music (sometimes marketed as Quartet music) is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian this type of music deals with the everyday problems of life and how God answers those problems.

Progressive Southern Gospel

Progressive Southern Gospel is an American music genre that has grown out of Southern Gospel over the past couple of decades. Progressive Southern Gospel music is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life as well as (in terms of the varying

Bluegrass Gospel

Bluegrass Gospel music is rooted in American mountain music.

Gospel blues

Gospel blues is a blues-based form of Gospel music (a combination of blues guitar and evangelistic lyrics). This article is about the canonical books of the New Testament

Professional organizations

Firebird Arts Alliance - Encourages all races and religions to join

Gospel Music Association - Acknowledges all forms of Gospel Music

Pacific Gospel Music Association - Known for Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Music Association - Known for Southern Gospel

Gospel Wire - Primarily urban contemporary gospel

Media outlets

Black Family Channel

Bobby Jones Gospel

Gospel Music Channel

The Inspirational Network

Christian Broadcasting Network

Trinity Broadcasting Network

Entertain Your Belief

Christian Music Daily

References

This articles pertaining to music as it relates to or exists within Christianity. Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States.

Dictionary

-noun

A type of African American religious music based on folk music melodies with the addition of elements of negro spiritual and jazz.

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