gospel music
noun
a now popularized form of impassioned rhythmic spiritual music rooted in the solo and responsive church singing of rural blacks in the American South, central to the development of rhythm and blues and of soul music.
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Words nearby gospel music
goshen, goslar, gosling, gosmore, gospel, gospel music, gospel oath, gospel side, gospel truth, gospeler, gospeller
Origin of gospel music
First recorded in 1950–55
Also called gospel.
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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.
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