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1. : a mass for the dead. 2. a. : a solemn chant (such as a dirge) for the repose of the dead. b. : something that resembles such a solemn chant. 3. a. : a musical setting of the mass for the dead. b. : a musical composition in honor of the dead. Synonyms. dirge. elegy. lament. threnody. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
A Requiem (Latin: rest) or Requiem Mass, also known as Mass for the dead (Latin: Missa pro defunctis) or Mass of the dead (Latin: Missa defunctorum), is a Mass of the Catholic Church offered for the repose of the soul or souls of one or more deceased persons, using a particular form of the Roman Missal.
Requiem definition: the Mass celebrated for the repose of the souls of the dead.. See examples of REQUIEM used in a sentence.
REQUIEM definition: 1. a mass (= a Christian ceremony) at which people honour and pray for a dead person: 2. a piece…. Learn more.
A requiem is a religious ceremony performed for the dead. A requiem, or dirge, can also be a piece of music used for this ceremony or in any other context honoring those who have died.
REQUIEM meaning: 1. a mass (= a Christian ceremony) at which people honour and pray for a dead person: 2. a piece…. Learn more.
The Requiem is a liturgy for use at funerals and memorial services that over the centuries countless composers have set to music in a variety of ways.
