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1. Explain the meaning of the following statement and give THREE examples to explain your answer.

In many ways, Gospel music has transcended its historical definition as religious music to become an important force more generally in American music and popular culture

2. In your own words, Describe the Melody, Rhythm, and Harmony of Gospel Music

Describe the following musical characteristic of Gospel music 

a) TEXTURE b) INSTRUMENTATION c) FORM

3. NAME THE THREE INFLUENCES AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOSPEL MUSIC.

4. GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE MUSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ALL THREE INFLUENCES 
List your as follows:

1) 

2) 

3)

5. Explain what is meant by the statement:
(The year 1930 is often cited as Gospel's official moment of birth)

HINT: WHAT IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE TOOK PLACE AND WHY WAS IT SO IMPORTANT?

6. 

This is a musical elements question:

Gospel soloist began to develop unique personal styles that distinguished them as a professional performing artists.

IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN THE THREE APPROACHES TO SINGING USED BY GOSPEL SINGERS TO SET THEM APART FROM OTHER SINGERS