A Música na Igreja Assembleia de Deus Missão no Bairro Genaro em Dias D`Ávila – BA: sua utilização nos serviços cúlticos.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the use of music in the Assembly of God Church, located in the Genaro neighborhood, in Dias D’Ávila, Bahia, particularly during worship services. Music, as a central element of religious practices, plays a crucial role in the identity and construction of the community. The research addressed the function of music in worship, considering its liturgical characteristics, the repertoire employed, the participation of the congregation, the instruments used, and other aspects present within this musical dimension. The study also explores the perceptions of church members regarding the importance of music for spirituality and the experience of faith, in addition to discussing how music currently responds to the many changes in musical styles. The methodology includes interviews, participant observation, and analysis related to the church’s musical practices. This research seeks to contribute to the understanding of music as a means of expressing and experiencing faith in the context of worship services at the Assembly of God in Dias D’Ávila, Bahia, in the Genaro neighborhood.