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spirituals

/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does spirituals mean?

noun

Spirituals are Christian hymns that originated in the southern United States, often sung by African Americans during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are characterized by their use of African-American spirituals and blues music.

Example

"The choir performed a rousing rendition of the classic spiritual 'Wade in the Water'."

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