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noun
- 1. (especially in the Roman Catholic Church) a Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead: "a requiem was held for the dead queen"
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.
In music, a Mass for one or more dead persons, containing biblical passages and prayers for the admission of the dead to heaven. The term has been loosely applied to other musical compositions in honor of the dead. A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms, for example, uses texts from the Bible (see also Bible) but is not a Mass. Discover More.
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 (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.
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.
a piece of music for this ceremony. Definition of requiem noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 22, 2024 · requiem (plural requiems) A mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person. A musical composition for such a mass. A piece of music composed to honor a dead person. ( obsolete) Rest; peace.
REQUIEM definition: a Christian ceremony where people pray for someone who has died, or a piece of music written for…. Learn more.
A Mass for one or more deceased persons. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A musical composition for such a mass. Wiktionary. A musical setting for this; also, any musical service, hymn, or dirge for the dead. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any dirgelike song, chant, or poem.
