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church music
Music that was composed for performance as part of a church service or in a church context, or that is played there.
Die Orgelwerke von Bach sind ein Höhepunkt der protestantischen Kirchenmusik.
Bach's organ works are a high point of Protestant church music.
'Kirchenmusik' (church music) is a compound noun made up of 'die Kirche' (church) and 'die Musik' (music). The 'n' in between is a linking n that connects the two words. The meaning is literally 'music of the church'.
In dieser Kirche kann man oft wunderschöne Musik hören.
In this church, you can often hear beautiful music.
'Kirchenmusik' (church music) is often specified more precisely by denomination or era. Typical combinations are 'katholische Kirchenmusik' (Catholic church music), 'protestantische Kirchenmusik' (Protestant church music), or 'barocke Kirchenmusik' (Baroque church music).
Die barocke Kirchenmusik Italiens ist weltberühmt.
The Baroque church music of Italy is world-famous.
The word family also includes the person who makes this music: 'der Kirchenmusiker' (male church musician) or 'die Kirchenmusikerin' (female church musician). This person often leads the choir and plays the organ.
Unsere Gemeinde sucht eine neue Kirchenmusikerin.
Our parish is looking for a new female church musician.
organ music
Kirchenmusik and Orgelmusik can both be performed in a church. Kirchenmusik is defined by its church setting or its function in a church service and can include various instruments or singing. Orgelmusik, by contrast, refers to music for the organ, regardless of where it is played.
Der Chor singt während des Gottesdienstes feierliche Kirchenmusik.
The choir sings solemn church music during the service.
Der Organist spielt während des Gottesdienstes feierliche Orgelmusik.
The organist plays solemn organ music during the service.
