From the beginning of recorded time, it has been man’s instinct to raise his voice in praise and supplication to a higher power. We get to know from the old history of humans practicing music rituals to connect with god and bring glory to them. However, most of the traditions have enormous numbers of instruments used to create music in order to influence humans to take part and mesmerize into the religion.
Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing- John Erskine[1]
The central act of divine worship in the Catholic Church is the Mass or Eucharistic Celebration, it is described as "the source and summit of the Christian life". [2] The History tells us about the evolution of the Gregorian chant in Christianity reached its pinnacle in the advanced period of the medieval. There were approximately six rhythms which were used for the base for the verses vocalized for the Mass. These were usually performed in Latin
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These acts of worship also called as Pujas, also are performed with music. The bells provide a background music according to the chants. Better improvisation of the music. Hindu devotees on entering the temple also hit the ghanta hanged in front of the sanctum sanctorum. They believe drives away the evil forces.[5] The implication of music’s ability to help us remember the Gods and enhance our praying experience is far greater than we can imagine. The religions would have nowords: we should sing words that God wants us to remember. It not only matters that we sing; it matters what we sing. And the words we sing have a far greater impact on us than most of us are aware.
In comparison, hindus worship many gods whereas catholics wosrship many saints, both with the burning of candles and incense before statues. Both religions use music as ritual prayers in means to create an atmosphere of worship.