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A 'Negro spiritual' is a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States. These were hymns that were passed down among African-Americans. Such songs helped keep them sane during times of slavery, and they passed them onto their children. They were preserved through the work of Fisk University and other persons interested in African-American history.
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∙ 13y agoThere are hundreds if not thousands of them; it's impossible to tell which one you're referring to.
If you're asking what it means, it refers to a traditional religious song created by enslaved people in the United States. It can also be used for songs created by free people in the same "style".
One example that you've probably heard is Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, but as already mentioned, there are many many others (such as The Lonesome Road). The song Old Man Riverfrom the musical Showboat is another song that might be considered a spiritual, even thought it's not "authentic" and was specifically written for the play. (While not overtly religious, it does feature lines like "Show me the stream called the river Jordan" and "Get no rest 'til the Judgement Day.")
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What does the term in the song rockin in Jerusalem mean?
The battle of Armidegon is supposed fought at Jerusalem before Jesus returns. That is probably what is meant by "rockin' Jerusalem" as it is originally created to sound like, because it was an underground railroad song dressed up to be a negro spiritual.
What are the main features of an African American spiritual song?
I have no clue at all
When was The New Negro created?
The New Negro was created in 1925.
What is a female Negro called?
A Negress is the term used for Negro female.
When was The Study of the Negro Problems created?
The Study of the Negro Problems was created in 1898.
Was Martin Luther King Jr a negro spiritual?
Negro spiritual referred to a type or genre of song. They were religious in content and a kind of hymn. It is probably considered a somewhat offensive title in certain circles nowadays. Martin Luther King was not a Negro spiritual but you could certainly say he was a spiritual Negro.
Who is the author of the Negro Spiritual song Go Tell It On The Mountain?
John Wesley Work, III.
In the lyrics of Go Tell it on the mountain what are we told to go tell?
This is a Gospel song, formally known as a Negro Spiritual.
Who wrote the song let us break bread together?
This is a American Negro Spiritual. Usually sung during Communion.
Who is she in She'll be coming around the mountain?
The song She'll be coming 'round the mountain is derived from a Negro Spiritual song When the Chariot comes.It refers to the Second coming of Christ and the "she" is Christ's chariot.
What do you call the slave songs that combined african american rTHYMS with biblical scripture?
They were called "Negro Spirituals".
What is the most spiritual song in history?
Amazing Grace is a spiritual song in history!
What does the term in the song rockin in Jerusalem mean?
The battle of Armidegon is supposed fought at Jerusalem before Jesus returns. That is probably what is meant by "rockin' Jerusalem" as it is originally created to sound like, because it was an underground railroad song dressed up to be a negro spiritual.
What is an arranged spiritual?
An arranged spiritual is another name for a spiritual song.
What is the complete story behind the Negro Spiritual We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder?
"We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" is a traditional African American spiritual that dates back to the era of slavery. The song is believed to have originated as a means of expressing hope and determination for freedom and equality. It draws upon the biblical story of Jacob's Ladder as a metaphor for the struggle for justice and the belief in a better future.
Is the song blowing in the wind folk?
It's usually considered a folk song, yes. While it has a specific, known composer (Bob Dylan), the melody is based on an old Negro spiritual called "No More Auction Block" and it's certainly a folk song in the sense that it's deliberately written in the traditional style of folk music.
How do you use the word 'spiritual' in a sentence?
That gospel song is very spiritual.
