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{{quote | text=Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous. It is fitting for the upright to praise him. [[Psalm 33:1]]}} | {{quote | text=Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous. It is fitting for the upright to praise him. [[Psalm 33:1]]}} | ||
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| + | Since Christians have met together, they have sung to [[God]] and about God. Early Jewish Christians probably sung [[psalms]]. In later centuries, monophonic [[Gregorian chants]] were widely sung. During and following the Protestant [[Reformation]], hundreds of hymns were written by men like [[Martin Luther]] and [[Charles Wesley]]. In recent decades, [[Contemporary Christian Music]], Christian music in rock style, has become increasing popular. | ||
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| + | Since Christians have met together, they have sung to [[God]] and about God. Early Jewish Christians probably sung [[psalms]]. In later centuries, monophonic [[Gregorian chants]] were widely sung. During and following the Protestant [[Reformation]], hundreds of hymns were written by men like [[Martin Luther]] and [[Charles Wesley]]. In recent decades, [[Contemporary Christian Music]], Christian music in rock style, has become increasing popular. | ||
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| + | ===[[Early Church music]]=== | ||
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| + | Traditional Christian hymns became widely popular from the sixteenth century onwards and many are closely tied to [[Protestantism]]. [[Martin Luther]] was a prolific hymn writer, with hymns such as [[A Mighty Fortress Is Our God]]. Hymns continued to be popular throughout the following centuries, although in recent decades their popularity has been falling in the west, with more modern songs becoming more commonly sung. | ||
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| + | ===[[Gospel music]]=== | ||
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| + | Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in [[Jesus Music]] which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records. | ||
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* [http://www.virtualchurch.org/choir.htm Classic Christian Hymns] | * [http://www.virtualchurch.org/choir.htm Classic Christian Hymns] | ||
* [http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/christmusic.html MIDI hymns and worship songs on the Internet] | * [http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/christmusic.html MIDI hymns and worship songs on the Internet] | ||
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Contents
Synopsis
Since Christians have met together, they have sung to God and about God. Early Jewish Christians probably sung psalms. In later centuries, monophonic Gregorian chants were widely sung. During and following the Protestant Reformation, hundreds of hymns were written by men like Martin Luther and Charles Wesley. In recent decades, Contemporary Christian Music, Christian music in rock style, has become increasing popular.
Contents
Related topics
- Early Church music | Gregorian chants | Christmas carols | Hymns | Gospel music | Contemporary Christian Music
- Christian Songs Index
- Song writers | Christian Composer, Song Writers and Bands Index
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Christian music (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Christian music (quotes)
Main article
Since Christians have met together, they have sung to God and about God. Early Jewish Christians probably sung psalms. In later centuries, monophonic Gregorian chants were widely sung. During and following the Protestant Reformation, hundreds of hymns were written by men like Martin Luther and Charles Wesley. In recent decades, Contemporary Christian Music, Christian music in rock style, has become increasing popular.
Early Church music
Gregorian chants
Christmas carols
Hymns
Traditional Christian hymns became widely popular from the sixteenth century onwards and many are closely tied to Protestantism. Martin Luther was a prolific hymn writer, with hymns such as A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Hymns continued to be popular throughout the following centuries, although in recent decades their popularity has been falling in the west, with more modern songs becoming more commonly sung.
Gospel music
Contemporary Christian Music
Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in Jesus Music which sprung from the hippie Jesus Movement of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, radio stations, and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith selling millions of records.
Links
- Classic Christian Hymns
- MIDI hymns and worship songs on the Internet
- Free Sheet Music Guide: Christian
