Which of the following are true about the singing practices followed by the Calvinists?Multiple select question.The Calvinists used their psalm tunes in order to draw attention to the music itself.The Calvinists believed the only purpose for music in a church service was to enhance expression of a religious text.The Calvinists used the psalms as they appear in the Bible, neither metered nor rhymed.The Calvinists did not intend their psalm tunes to stir emotions.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of singing in religious services of enslaved people?Multiple choice question.Singing was used, but only for special occasions.Singing was used routinely, but was unaccompanied by dancing.Singing was used, accompanied by dancing, jumping, and clapping.Singing was not used because it might be heard by the master.

The ______________ are songs of praise the people sang as they made pilgrimage to Jerusalem.Group of answer choicesPsalms of ConfessionRoyal PsalmsPsalms of AscentWisdom Psalms

Calvinists believe that aNot even God knows who will go to Heaven. bMusical instruments and bright clothing lead to sin. Most people will go to Hell. cMost people will go to Heaven and music is important to praise God. dMusic and art are ways to praise God.

It is said that early Christian singing was simple, almost like speaking. Musical instruments were associated with pagan rituals and were forbidden in Christian prayer and worship. In your opinion, why has there been a large ‘turn-around’ in our way of worship as Christians / Catholics?

To what does a cappella refer?Multiple ChoiceAny form of music appropriate for church useMale vocal soundsSinging in a hushed mannerUnaccompanied choral music