Gospel is the teaching or revlation of christ. The four elements of gospel music ''call and respose'', complex rythms, group singing and the employment of rhythmic instrumentation. This sounds like dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with christian lyrics. Instruments like piano, drums and gutair play a big part in gospel music all together. They make the music sound upbeat and praiseful. The background instruments play just as big a role as the singers do, since the singers singing depends on the tempo of the instruments being played.