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Study Guide: Christian Music: Forms, History, and Industry

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Christian Music: Forms, History, and Industry Study Guide

Foundational Concepts and Characteristics

Christian music is exclusively composed for communal worship services, rather than for the articulation of personal belief.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source defines Christian music as specifically composed to articulate either a personal or communal belief concerning Christian life and faith, indicating it is not exclusive to communal worship.

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Praise, worship, penitence, and lament are frequently occurring thematic elements within Christian music.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly lists praise, worship, penitence, and lament as common thematic elements in Christian music.

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The global forms of Christian music are largely uniform, showing little variation across different cultures.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that the forms of Christian music vary widely across the world, influenced by diverse cultures and social contexts.

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The definition and significance of Christian music are static and unaffected by cultural or social contexts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source indicates that the creation, performance, significance, and definition of Christian music are influenced by culture and social context.

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Christian music is composed and performed solely for religious or ceremonial functions, never for entertainment.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that Christian music is composed and performed for multiple purposes, including serving as an entertainment product with a positive message for the marketplace, in addition to religious functions.

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The most prevalent use of Christian music is in church worship services or other religious gatherings.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source identifies church worship services and other religious gatherings as the most prevalent settings for Christian music.

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The Bruderhof Communities exclusively sing songs with strictly religious meanings and words.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that the Bruderhof Communities sing songs that include both religious and non-religious meanings and words.

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According to the source, what is the fundamental definition of Christian music?

Answer: A genre of music specifically composed to articulate either a personal or communal belief concerning Christian life and faith.

Explanation: The source defines Christian music as a genre specifically composed to articulate either a personal or communal belief concerning Christian life and faith.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a common thematic element in Christian music?

Answer: Political protest

Explanation: The source lists praise, worship, penitence, and lament as common thematic elements, but not political protest.

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What factor primarily influences the global variation in the forms of Christian music?

Answer: Diverse cultures and social contexts.

Explanation: The source states that the forms of Christian music vary widely across the world, influenced by diverse cultures and social contexts.

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Which of these is a category within Christian media that includes music, as mentioned in the source?

Answer: Contemporary Christian Music

Explanation: The source lists Contemporary Christian Music as one of the established categories within Christian media that includes music.

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Beyond aesthetic pleasure and religious functions, for what other purpose is Christian music composed and performed?

Answer: To serve as an entertainment product with a positive message for the marketplace.

Explanation: The source states that Christian music is composed and performed to serve as an entertainment product with a positive message for the marketplace, in addition to other purposes.

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In what setting is Christian music most prevalently used?

Answer: Church worship services or other religious gatherings.

Explanation: The source identifies church worship services or other religious gatherings as the most prevalent settings for Christian music.

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What is notable about the Bruderhof Communities' approach to singing?

Answer: They sing songs that include both religious and non-religious meanings and words.

Explanation: The source highlights that the Bruderhof Communities sing songs with both religious and non-religious meanings and words.

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Historical Forms and Liturgical Music

Gregorian chant was one of the earliest forms of worship music in the Christian church, characterized by its monophonic texture.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source identifies Gregorian chant as an early form of worship music and describes its monophonic texture.

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Pope Gregory I invented Gregorian chant and made it highly complex to showcase musical virtuosity.

Answer: False

Explanation: Pope Gregory I ordered the reform and standardization of chant, but did not invent it, and he kept it simple rather than complex.

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A chant in Christian music is characterized by the iterative speaking or singing of words primarily on one or two main pitches.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source defines a chant as the iterative speaking or singing of words or sounds, often primarily on one or two main pitches.

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Religious chant had no significant impact on the development of later Western music.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source indicates that religious chant evolved into song in the later Middle Ages, forming one of the foundational roots of later Western music.

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Metrical psalters are primarily used in Catholic and Orthodox churches to sing scripture.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that metrical psalters are mostly used in Reformed churches and by Anabaptists, not primarily Catholic and Orthodox churches.

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The Reformation led to a decrease in hymn writing and congregational singing due to its focus on biblical commands.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source explains that the Reformation led to a surge in hymn writing and congregational singing, based on biblical commands.

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Martin Luther authored many hymns, including 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,' to teach tenets of faith.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source credits Martin Luther as the author of many hymns, or chorales, including 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott,' used to teach tenets of faith.

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The first Protestant hymnal was published in Germany in 1632.

Answer: False

Explanation: The first Protestant hymnal was published in Bohemia in 1532 by the Unitas Fratrum.

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The 'Jistebnice hymn book' is a famous German hymnal from the 16th century.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Jistebnice hymn book is a Czech hymnal from circa 1430, not a German one from the 16th century.

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What was one of the earliest forms of worship music in the Christian church?

Answer: Gregorian chant

Explanation: The source identifies Gregorian chant as one of the earliest forms of worship music in the Christian church.

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What was Pope Gregory I's primary role regarding Gregorian chant?

Answer: He ordered the reform and standardization of such music in the church.

Explanation: The source states that Pope Gregory I ordered the reform and standardization of church music, leading to the name 'Gregorian' chant.

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What was a key characteristic of Gregorian chant as established by Pope Gregory I?

Answer: It was very simple and monophonic.

Explanation: The source describes Gregorian chant as very simple and monophonic, consisting of a single melodic line without harmony.

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What is a chant in the context of Christian music?

Answer: The iterative speaking or singing of words or sounds, often primarily on one or two main pitches.

Explanation: The source defines a chant as the iterative speaking or singing of words or sounds, often primarily on one or two main pitches.

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Which of the following churches predominantly use chants in their practices?

Answer: Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox churches.

Explanation: The source states that chants are mostly used in Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox churches.

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What is a metrical psalter?

Answer: A type of Bible translation containing a metrical version of all or part of the Book of Psalms in vernacular poetry, intended to be sung as hymns.

Explanation: The source defines a metrical psalter as a type of Bible translation containing a metrical version of all or part of the Book of Psalms in vernacular poetry, intended to be sung as hymns.

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Which churches primarily use metrical psalters?

Answer: Reformed churches and Anabaptists.

Explanation: The source states that metrical psalters are mostly used in Reformed churches and by Anabaptists.

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How did the Reformation influence hymn writing and congregational singing?

Answer: It led to a surge in hymn writing and congregational singing, based on biblical commands.

Explanation: The source explains that the Reformation led to a surge in hymn writing and congregational singing, based on biblical commands.

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What was Martin Luther's contribution to Christian hymns?

Answer: He authored many hymns, or chorales, to teach tenets of the faith.

Explanation: The source credits Martin Luther with authoring many hymns, or chorales, to teach tenets of the faith.

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When and where was the first Protestant hymnal published?

Answer: Bohemia in 1532.

Explanation: The source states that the first Protestant hymnal was published in Bohemia in 1532.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a church tradition that principally uses hymns?

Answer: Eastern Orthodox

Explanation: The source lists Lutheran, Methodist, and Hussite traditions as principally using hymns, but not Eastern Orthodox, which generally uses unaccompanied singing.

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Instrumental Music and Accompaniment

All Christian denominations universally prefer instrumental accompaniment during worship services.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source notes that some Christian denominations prefer unaccompanied or a cappella singing, while others use instrumental accompaniment, indicating no universal preference.

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In Western Christian denominations, instruments like the organ, piano, and guitar are commonly used for accompaniment.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source lists organ, piano, electronic keyboard, and guitar as commonly used instruments for accompaniment in Western Christian denominations.

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Eastern Orthodox churches generally use organs and other instruments to accompany their singing.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that singing in Eastern Orthodox churches is generally unaccompanied, though organs are sometimes used in the U.S. due to Western influence.

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The chorale prelude, an organ composition based on a hymn tune, developed during the Baroque period in Europe.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that the chorale prelude, an organ composition based on a hymn tune, was widely used during the Baroque period in Europe.

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Which of the following groups is mentioned as typically participating in singing during Christian worship services?

Answer: The entire congregation.

Explanation: The source states that most Christian music in worship involves singing, either by the entire congregation or by specialized subgroups.

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Which Christian denomination is mentioned as preferring unaccompanied or a cappella singing in their worship?

Answer: Churches of Christ

Explanation: The source explicitly lists Churches of Christ as one of the denominations that prefer unaccompanied or a cappella singing.

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Which instrument is NOT commonly used for accompaniment in Western Christian denominations, according to the source?

Answer: Synthesizer

Explanation: The source lists organ, piano, electronic keyboard, or guitar as commonly used instruments, but does not explicitly mention synthesizers as a common instrument.

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What is the general practice regarding instrumental accompaniment in Eastern Orthodox churches?

Answer: Singing is generally unaccompanied.

Explanation: The source states that singing in Eastern Orthodox churches is generally unaccompanied.

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What type of Christian music is purely instrumental and unsung?

Answer: Some worship music

Explanation: The source mentions that some worship music is purely instrumental and unsung.

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Which Baroque composer is mentioned as a notable composer of organ compositions for worship?

Answer: Johann Sebastian Bach

Explanation: The source lists Johann Sebastian Bach as a notable composer of organ compositions for worship from the Baroque period.

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Contemporary Christian Music Genres

Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) encompasses modern styles such as Christian hip hop and Christian rock.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly states that CCM supports a variety of modern styles, including Christian hip hop and Christian rock.

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Modern Christian music has largely retained its traditional sound, avoiding mainstream musical styles.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that modern Christian music has evolved to sound more akin to mainstream music, rather than retaining only traditional sounds.

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Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in Europe.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that CCM emerged from the latter half of the 20th century to the present day, primarily in Western Christendom, especially the United States.

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Christian Country Music combines country instrumentation with lyrics focused on Christian values and faith.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source defines Christian Country Music as combining country instrumentation and storytelling with lyrics focused on Christian values, faith, and redemption.

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Christian Hardcore is a subgenre of Christian metal or punk characterized by screamed vocals and fast tempos.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source defines Christian Hardcore as a subgenre of Christian metal or punk characterized by screamed vocals and fast tempos.

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Christian Hip Hop is a rhythmic genre that communicates biblical truths through rap and spoken word, appealing mainly to older audiences.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that Christian Hip Hop is especially popular with younger audiences.

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Christian Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is primarily heard at traditional church services for older congregations.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that Christian EDM is often heard at youth events or worship gatherings, appealing to a younger audience.

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What modern style is supported under the umbrella of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)?

Answer: Christian hip hop

Explanation: The source explicitly lists Christian hip hop as one of the modern styles supported under CCM.

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How has modern Christian music evolved compared to traditional forms?

Answer: It sounds more akin to mainstream music.

Explanation: The source states that modern Christian music has evolved to sound more akin to mainstream music.

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When did Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) primarily emerge?

Answer: Latter half of the 20th century to the present day.

Explanation: The source states that CCM emerged from the latter half of the 20th century to the present day.

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What distinguishes specific subgenres within Contemporary Christian Music?

Answer: Their techniques, styles, context, themes, or geographical origin.

Explanation: The source indicates that specific subgenres of CCM are distinguished by their techniques, styles, context, themes, or geographical origin.

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What characterizes Christian Pop music?

Answer: Mainstream-sounding genre featuring catchy melodies and uplifting lyrics that reflect personal faith.

Explanation: The source describes Christian Pop as a mainstream-sounding genre featuring catchy melodies and uplifting lyrics that reflect personal faith.

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What themes are typically promoted in Christian Punk music?

Answer: Themes of justice, humility, and personal conviction.

Explanation: The source states that Christian Punk typically promotes themes of justice, humility, and personal conviction.

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How is Christian R&B described?

Answer: Smooth, soulful music that blends the R&B sound with lyrics about faith, love, healing, and encouragement.

Explanation: The source describes Christian R&B as smooth, soulful music that blends the R&B sound with lyrics about faith, love, healing, and encouragement.

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The Christian Music Industry and Events

The Christian music industry developed as a parallel structure to the general music industry, starting in the 1970s.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source indicates that the Christian music industry evolved as a parallel structure to the general music industry, beginning in the 1970s.

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By the 1990s, the Christian music industry had surpassed classical, jazz, and new-age music in popularity.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source states that by the 1990s, the Christian music industry had grown into a near-billion dollar enterprise, surpassing classical, jazz, and new-age music in popularity.

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Hillsong College and Visible Christian College are examples of educational programs for aspiring Christian artists.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source lists Hillsong College and Visible Christian College as schooling programs designed to cultivate new Christian artists.

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Hillsong United won the GMA Dove song of the year in 2017 for their song 'What a Beautiful Name'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that Hillsong United's song 'What a Beautiful Name' won the GMA Dove song of the year in 2017.

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Christian musicals are a declining area, with limited online resources for church drama groups.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source indicates that Christian musicals are a growing area, with many musical dramas available for free online use by church drama groups.

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The Ichthus Music Festival began in 1990 and typically draws around 10,000 people annually.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ichthus Music Festival began in 1970 and can draw upwards of 100,000 people, not 10,000.

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New Zealand's Parachute Music Festival is the largest Christian music festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source identifies New Zealand's Parachute Music Festival as the largest Christian music festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Christian musical artists perform concerts exclusively in church-related spaces with the sole intention of evangelizing.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that Christian musical artists perform in various venues, including secular spaces, and with intentions ranging from pure entertainment to witnessing.

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When did the Christian music industry begin to evolve as a parallel structure to the general music industry?

Answer: 1970s

Explanation: The source states that the Christian music industry began evolving as a parallel structure to the general music industry in the 1970s.

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By what decade had the Christian music industry grown into a near-billion dollar enterprise, surpassing classical, jazz, and new-age music?

Answer: 1990s

Explanation: The source indicates that by the 1990s, the Christian music industry had grown into a near-billion dollar enterprise, surpassing classical, jazz, and new-age music.

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Which of the following is an example of an educational program designed to cultivate new Christian artists?

Answer: Hillsong College

Explanation: The source lists Hillsong College as an example of a schooling program designed to cultivate new Christian artists.

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Which of the following is an example of a Christian TV show mentioned in the source?

Answer: 'The Chosen'

Explanation: The source provides 'The Chosen' as an example of a Christian TV show.

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What types of Christian music gatherings are common in the US during the summertime?

Answer: Christian music festivals.

Explanation: The source states that several Christian music festivals are commonly organized in the US during the summertime.

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When did the Ichthus Music Festival begin?

Answer: 1970

Explanation: The source states that the Ichthus Music Festival began in 1970.

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Which is the largest Christian music festival in the Southern Hemisphere?

Answer: Parachute Music Festival (New Zealand)

Explanation: The source identifies New Zealand's Parachute Music Festival as the largest Christian music festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the approximate annual attendance of England's Big Church Day Out Festival?

Answer: 20,000 people

Explanation: The source states that England's Big Church Day Out Festival has an approximate annual attendance of 20,000 people.

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Christian musical artists perform concerts in various venues with intentions ranging from pure entertainment to what other purpose?

Answer: Witnessing (evangelizing by sharing one's faith).

Explanation: The source indicates that Christian musical artists perform with intentions ranging from pure entertainment to witnessing (evangelizing by sharing one's faith).

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