Exam 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards
Study guide for the first exam over Chapter 1 of the book Christian Music in Transition by Gary D. Erickson.
True or False: As far back as we can determine people have made music, but it was not the complex, sophisticated blends of music we hear today.
True.
List 3 musical instruments mentioned in the Old Testament.
Harp, Trumpet, and Tamborine.
______ and _______ was the primary purpose of sacred music in the Old Testament.
Praise and Worship.
Cite an example of singing in the New Testament.
Jesus sang a hymn with the disciples at the last supper before going to the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:30.
Much of what we know about early church music is from records of church decisions concerning what was __________ and what was not __________ music.
Acceptable and Acceptable.
True or False: During the Middle Ages singing was done almost entirely by the congregation.
False.
How do the differences between sacred music and secular music styles during the Reformation compare with the differences in the styles of sacred music and secular music today?
The differences between sacred music and secular music styles were nominal compared to the extremes in our modern musical jungle.
John Calvin’s view of church music could be summarized in the following three points: 1.)Music is for the people, so it must be ______. 2.)Music is for God, so it must be _______. 3.)These are best attained by music of the unaccompanied voice.
Simple and Modest.
Charles Wesley wrote nearly _____ hymns!
7,000.
John Newton’s most famous song is _______ _____.
Amazing Grace.
It could be said that the “gospel song” is a compromise between the hymn and the _____ spiritual.
Negro.
One of the greatest influences to church music in the 20th Century was the growth of _________________.
Pentecostalism.
The 1960’s ushered in the age of the _________, along with amplification equipment.
Guitar.
Name a performer from the 1960’s-70’s that learned some of their music style in Pentecostal Churches and brought it to the entertainment industry.
Elvis Presley.
The most striking phenomenon about contemporary Christian music, viewed against the backdrop of history, is—?—.
A.) The Beat.
B.) The Melody.
C.) Change.
D.) The Loud Volume.
C.) Change.
