Different styles of Christian music
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how music might be used in a church.
Key learning points
- Most Christians will use music as part of their worship in church services.
- Some Christian churches will have a worship band that will lead music with contemporary instruments.
- There are many different styles of music that Christians might use.
- Christians have been using music in their worship for many hundreds of years.
- Other churches use hymns or choral music.
Keywords
Service - a set time when Christians meet to worship God together
Worship - to show devotion or respect
Hymn - a song or poem of praise to God
Choral - sung or chanted by a choir
Common misconception
All Christians use the same music styles.
Christians use music of many different styles in their worship.
Teacher tip
There are many different forms of ancient and contemporary Christian music available through the internet. Allow your pupils to listen to a variety of different forms and see which they like the most and why.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the name of the place where Muslims pray?
Q2.What do Sikhs wear on their heads to show respect?
Q3.Who do Christians believe is the Son of God?
Q4.What do Muslims call their God?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A hymn is a of praise.
Q2.Most Christians use music in church to help them focus on ...
Q3.What do some churches use to play modern worship songs?
Q4.Are all forms of Christian music ancient?
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