religious music
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- noun
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música religiosa
- Many cultures have developed unique styles of religious music that reflect their spiritual beliefs and traditions.
Examples
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For example, many public school systems limit or forbid religious music from being performed or studied.
Academic text (2006) -
Gospel music refers to the religious music that began in African American churches in the early twentieth century.
Academic text (2008) -
We could hear religious music night and day.
Fiction book (1990) -
And I tell you right now, I am not allowing those students to step on stage and sing religious music, that I guarantee.
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A great deal of discussion of religious music in schools has been generated in our field.
Academic text (2011) -
All regular radio transmissions in Havana were suspended on the day of Chibas's funeral, and only religious music and information about Chibas were broadcast.
Academic text (1993) -
Gospel music is a powerful form of religious music that inspires many during worship services.
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The choir performed a beautiful piece of religious music that touched the hearts of everyone present.
Synonyms
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A song sung as part of religious worship or ceremonies
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'music composed or performed for religious ceremonies or worship' is directly derivable from combining 'religious' (relating to religion or worship) with 'music' (organized or performed sound). This adjective+noun composition is a common, cross-linguistic and compositional pattern that a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand.
Etymology
Religious music comes from the simple image of people singing or playing instruments in a church, temple, or mosque to praise together. That is why the words religious and music mean music made or used for 'worship' or 'ceremonies'.