SHALOM PRAISE BAND

  Culled from Refinery29 A  song  is a  musical composition  intended to be vocally performed by the  human voice . This is often done at  distinct and fixed pitches  (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various  forms , such as those including the repetition and variation of sections. Written words created specifically for music or for which music is specifically created, are called  lyrics . If a pre-existing poem is set to composed music in classical music it is an  art song . Songs that are sung on repeated pitches without distinct contours and patterns that rise and fall are called  chants . Songs in a simple style that are learned informally "by ear" are often referred to as  folk songs . Songs that are composed for professional singers who sell their recordings or live shows to the  mass market  are called  popular songs . These songs, which have broad appeal, are often compos...

  Culled from Timpa PLR Music  is an  art form , and  cultural  activity, whose  medium  is sound. General  definitions of music include common elements such as  pitch  (which governs  melody  and  harmony ),  rhythm  (and its associated concepts  tempo ,  meter , and  articulation ),  dynamics  (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of  timbre  and  texture  (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound). Different  styles or types  of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of  instruments  and vocal techniques ranging from singing to  rapping ; there are solely  instrumental pieces ,  solely vocal pieces  (such as songs without instrumental  accompaniment ) and pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives from  Gree...

  Adapted from Christian Truth Center. Gospel music  is a genre of  Christian music . The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace. Gospel music usually has dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) with Christian lyrics. Gospel music can be traced to the early 17th century, [1]  with roots in the black oral tradition.  Hymns  and sacred songs were often repeated in a  call and response  fashion. Most of the churches relied on hand clapping and foot stomping as rhythmic accompaniment. Most of the singing was done  a cappella . [2]  The first published use of the term "gospel song" probably appeared in 1874. The original gospel songs were written and composed by authors such a...