Music And Religion Flashcards
Why can music be viewed as hostile in general?
Different views resonate with different people
Why can foreign music be interpreted in different ways?
Heard in a different tounge
What can music do in religion?
Glorify it
What is an example of a popular religious music tradition?
Christmas music
Why does religion use music as an advantage?
Brings people together, e.g. Gospel
How is music controlled in Islam?
There are 7 purposes where music is allowed and 5 where they are not
What music is allowed in islam?
Any that envokes the love of Allah
Why are some instruments banned from popular music in Islam?
Only allowed in religious perposes
What is an example of where music can stray between music and religion?
Call to prayer in Islam
What does music do?
Enhances and intensifies something
How do Catholics think music came into the church?
Pope Gregory receiving song from god from a dove
Who said that music has transformative properties for participants and listeners?
Ter Ellington
