 | The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with Catholic church and does not discuss other denominations much if at all). Plus, even for the Cath. church, it fails to give much historic context and seems only concerned with such music since Vatican II... and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (October 2021) |
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Liturgical music originated as a part of religious ceremony, and includes a number of traditions, both ancient and modern. Liturgical music is well known as a part of Catholic Mass, the Anglican Holy Communion service (or Eucharist) and Evensong, the Lutheran Divine Service, the Orthodox liturgy, and other Christian services, including the Divine Office.
The qualities that create the distinctive character of liturgical music are based on the notion that liturgical music is conceived and composed according to the norms and needs of the various historic liturgies of particular denominations.