Negro Spiritual (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The negro spiritual "Go Down Moses" was a popular hymn sung by enslaved Africans in the antebellum era.
- Negro spirituals often contained coded messages and hidden meanings that helped enslaved people communicate with each other.
- Many negro spirituals, such as "Wade in the Water", were originally sung as a capella songs.
- The negro spiritual "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, including gospel and jazz musicians.
- Negro spirituals played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people find their way to freedom.