Komunikacyjny charakter śpiewu i muzyki liturgicznej

Abstract

Chant and music occupy a significant place in the liturgy. They belong to the elements of interpersonal communication. The liturgical congregation must be aware of communication with God. Chant and music in the liturgy should express the mystery of salvation celebrated by the Church. When one speaks about chant and liturgical music prepared for celebration, one should bear in mind that they ought to be taken in the perspective of Divine Mystery. The goal of chant and liturgical music is not only informing about a concept, doctrine, but presenting the Mystery of God. Chant and liturgical music designed for the use in the service of God should make use of a language that is communicative for participants. Thus theology of music and liturgical chant call for musical comprehensibility. Conforming to this principle expresses a concern that chant and liturgical music be the domain of faith, not only of aesthetics.