noun
African American spiritual; Negro spiritual
Refers to the religious folk songs originating among enslaved African Americans. The term 'Negro spiritual' is older and may be considered dated or offensive in some contexts; 'African American spiritual' is preferred in modern usage.
合唱団が黒人霊歌を歌った。
The choir sang African American spirituals.
黒人霊歌は深い信
African American spirituals reflect deep faith and a history of hardship.