sacred music
Worship through melody
Sacred music is music composed for religious worship or devotion—hymns, chants, masses, gospel songs, and similar works intended for spiritual contexts.
The term distinguishes such compositions from secular music: Bach wrote both sacred music and secular cantatas.
Sacred music spans traditions from Gregorian chant to contemporary Christian rock.
- psalmSacred scriptural song
- prayerAddress to deity
- hymnReligious song of praise
- chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
- choirOrganized group of singers
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- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, museum collections, museums
- English Choralanthems, motets, evensong, cathedral choirs, church choirs
- classical musicBach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms
- religionChristianity, Islam, beliefs, Judaism, Hinduism
- spiritualityenlightened, divine, holy, spiritual growth, spiritual practice
- worshippraying, congregational prayer, adoration, praise God, evening prayer
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Non-sacred musical works
popular music · pop music · dance music · rock music · club music
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death metal · gangsta rap · shock rock · bawdy songs · drinking songs
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Beat-driven party audio
club music · lounge music · background music · elevator music · drinking songs
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