gospel music
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noun
a now popularized form of impassioned rhythmic spiritual music rooted in the solo and responsive church singing of rural African Americans in the South, central to the development of rhythm and blues and of soul music.
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Also called gospel.
Origin of gospel music
First recorded in 1950–55
Words nearby gospel music
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Cultural definitions for gospel music
gospel music
Intense, joyful music that is associated with evangelists (see evangelical) in the South, especially among African-Americans. Gospel had a strong influence on many rock 'n' roll singers. Well-known gospel artists include Mahalia Jackson and the Dixie Hummingbirds.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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