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- How did music change during the Protestant Reformation?
- Why do Protestants sing so much?
- How did the Protestant Reformation affect how art and music were viewed?
- How does the Protestant church worship?
How did music change during the Protestant Reformation?
The Reformation had a significant impact on church music. The song schools of the abbeys, cathedrals and collegiate churches were closed down, choirs disbanded, music books and manuscripts destroyed and organs removed from churches.
Why do Protestants sing so much?
In most Protestant church services there is significant time given to the singing of songs and hymns. Singing helps to unite the congregation and gives the members common purpose.
How did the Protestant Reformation affect how art and music were viewed?
The Protestant Reformation had a profound impact on the musical world; it changed the way music was used in the church, how music was used in the reformers' respective countries, and how it influenced later composers such as Bach. ... Out of all the reformers, Luther had the most appreciation for music.
How does the Protestant church worship?
Protestant Christians gather for traditional worship services on Sunday. There is a great variety in worship expression within the Protestant church, but central to most services is the proclamation of the Bible, a sermon, hymn singing, prayer, and regular communion.
