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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

go so far as to, go south, gospel, gospeler, gospeller, gospel music, gospel oath, Gospels, gospel side, gospel truth, Gosplan

How to use gospel music in a sentence

Deborah Brevoort’s play, directed by Sheldon Epps, traces that relationship in the run-up to Anderson’s historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, where she sang operatic arias, gospel music and “My Country ’Tis of Thee.”
After a devastating lull, theater is coming back big|Peter Marks|September 10, 2021|Washington Post
Music is a huge part of the tone of Black Dynamite overall—going back to the original 2009 movie on which the series is based.
‘Black Dynamite’ Presents Police Brutality: The Musical|Stereo Williams|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I gotta say—I think this past year was pretty bad for music.
Coffee Talk with Fred Armisen: On ‘Portlandia,’ Meeting Obama, and Taylor Swift’s Greatness|Marlow Stern|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What an amazing thing to be able to listen to any music you want, a whole world of bands.
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Do you think that as we get older our thoughts shift to the more abstract, the music, than the definite, the lyrics?
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I remember all our music appeared on Spotify overnight, without anybody asking us.
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Henry Rowley Bishop, a noted English music composer, died, aged 68.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
In Manila particularly, amidst the pealing of bells and strains of music, unfeigned enthusiasm and joy were everywhere evident.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
The spread of the holy gospel and uninterrupted preaching went on until the return of the ambassador.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
He takes a turn up and down the room, looks at the music, and if the piece interests him, he will call upon you.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
A child outside the temple of art hears its music before he sees its veiled beauties.
Children's Ways|James Sully

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.