Their traditional melodies are called "slow tunes", but they put other melodies on the words during singing. Author Joseph Yoder compared the slow tempo of the music as it is sung today to Gregorian Chant, but this was not always the case. The Amish slow tunes of the 20th century are probably descended from tunes that the original Anabaptists knew.
The Amish's traditional melodies, known as "slow tunes", have been modified over time. Author Joseph Yoder compared the current tempo to Gregorian Chant, but this wasn't always the case. The slow tunes of the 20th century likely originated from tunes familiar to early Anabaptists.