Liturgical Chant

Liturgical chant is a form of sacred singing used in religious ceremonies, especially within Christian traditions such as the Catholic, Orthodox, and some Protestant churches. It involves the chanting or singing of scriptural texts, prayers, or psalms in a melodic, unaccompanied style that creates a reverent atmosphere. The purpose is to enhance worship, aid memorization of sacred texts, and foster spiritual reflection. Examples include Gregorian chant, Byzantine chant, and other regional chant traditions. This musical form emphasizes vocal purity and simplicity, allowing worshippers to focus on the spiritual message conveyed through the sound.