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单词 west gallery
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west gallery

/ˌwɛs(t) ˈɡal(ə)ri/
adjective
Attributive Of or designating a style of church music influenced by traditional folk music and typically performed by a choir with an accompanying band. Also: (of a musician or group) that performs such music, often from the west gallery of a church.
  • In the second half of the 19th cent. the influence of the Oxford Movement and the growing predominance of the organ led to the decline of this style of music in church services..

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine. From west + gallery.

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