1. Judaism
Music is primarily used in chanting of prayers and excerpts from the Torah
Cantor – solo chant leader
Shofar – hollow ram’s horn played during Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)

2. Christianity
In Syrian Christian rituals music is primarily used for recitation of hymns and excerpts from the Bible
Other Christian sects use a variety of instruments and chants or more melodic songs to communicate Biblical information

3. Islam
Music is primarily used in the ADHAN – call to prayer
Adhan is performed 5x a day from the top of a minaret high above a mosque
Recitation of Qur’an excerpts by Imam or prayer leader during Friday worship services