18th-century Moravian music

Eighteenth-century Moravian music, rooted in the religious community of the Moravian Church, emphasized heartfelt spiritual expression through singing and composition. It combined lively choral singing, often with intricate harmony, and featured works by composers like Zinzendorf and Heck. The music aimed to inspire devotion and community unity, using both elaborate choral pieces and simple hymns. Moravian music also influenced the development of American hymnody and contributed to the broader European Baroque and classical traditions, blending expressive vocal styles with a strong sense of collective participation in worship.