The most important antebellum musical contribution of America's population was which of the following?

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The spiritual, also known as the African-American spiritual, was a genre of music created and developed during the antebellum period by enslaved African Americans. It combined Christian themes with African rhythms and melodies, and served as a form of communication, expression, and resistance. The spiritual would go on to influence many other genres of music, including gospel, blues, jazz, and R&B. While other genres listed (blues, jazz, bluegrass) are also important contributions to American music, the spiritual had a more significant cultural and historical impact during the antebellum period.

The Most Important Antebellum Musical Contribution of America's Population Was