Music In The Liturgy Flashcards
What are psalms
pieces of poetry read from the book of psalms in the OT.Often sung with music and part of worship
What are plainchant ?
An ancient form of music usually sung unaccompanied,to a limited range of notes
What are traditional hymns
Religious songs that praise God.Have been used for generations of believers
What are contemporary worship songs
Religious songs that have been written recently to use in worship.Usually accompanied with modern instruments like guitars
What are mass settings
Parts of the mass that are sung not said such as the Glorias.
Why are psalms used in worship ?
Centre around the praise of God Recognise that everything comes from God and without him,people are nothing.Talk about the joy of praising God
Why are plainchants used in worship ?
Catholic Church consoders it to be ideal to use in the Mass
Why are traditional hymns used ?
Helps people feel involved in worship
Have been proven good ways to praise God
Why are contemporary worship songs used in worship ?
Some think it is more accessible and appealing than some traditional hymns.However, others think they are disrespectful.
Why are mass settings used in worship ?
Help people feel involved in worship and help mass appeal to the whole congregation
What is a Gloria
A hymn to praise God’s glory and goodness
What is a Alleluia
A hebrew word meaning “ praise God “
A hymn of joy and triumph that praises God
What is a Sanctus
A hym praising God’s holiness.Sanctus a latin word for holy
When is Gloria used ?
Used near the beginnings of mass
When is an aleluia used
To introduce the reading of the Gospel or to greet the presence of Christ
