History
Styles and Genres
Key Figures
Musical Elements
100

What is the term for the oldest known form of Christian worship music, which dates back to the early church?

Gregorian church

100

What style of worship music is characterised by its use of a choir, organ and traditional hymns?

Traditional worship

100

Which contemporary worship leader and songwriter is known for songs like "10,000 Reasons" and "Blessed Be Your Name"?

Matt Redman

100

What term describes the speed of the beat in a worship song?

Tempo

200

Which period in history saw the rise of hymns written by composers like Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley?

The 18th century

200

What genre of worship music originated in African American churches and is known for its soulful and emotive style?

Gospel music

200

Who founded Hillsong Church and has significantly influenced modern worship music through the Hillsong Worship team?

Brian Houston

200

What musical element refers to the volume levels in a piece?

Dynamics

300

What movement in the late 20th century led to the rise of contemporary worship music in many churches?

The Charismatic Movement
300

Which style of worship music is known for its upbeat tempo and danceable rhythms, often found in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches?

Praise and Worship
300

This Christian artist and worship leader founded the Passion Conferences and wrote many popular worship songs such as "How Great Is Our God"?

Chris Tomlin

300

Which element of music refers to the unique quality or colour of a musical sound, often used to distinguish different instruments or voices?

Timbre

400

What significant 1960s and 1970s movement brought contemporary styles of music into the church and led to the creation of many well-known worship songs?

The Jesus Movement

400

Name the 17th century German composer whose chorales became a central part of Lutheran worship and whose work influenced future generations of composers.

Johann Sebastian Bach

400

Which contemporary worship leader and songwriter is known for songs like "Shout to the Lord"?

Darlene Zschech

400

In worship music, what term describes the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions?

Harmony

500

The development of which church by Brian and Bobbie Houston completely changed the way churches gather in worship?

Hillsong Church

500

Which 4th-century church father had a chant named after him?

Pope Gregory I 

500

Who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace" which has become one of the most famous and frequently sung hymns in history?

John Newton

500

Which musical element refers to the relative highness or lowness of a sound?

Pitch

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