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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.
Requiem definition: the Mass celebrated for the repose of the souls of the dead.. See examples of REQUIEM used in a sentence.
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 definition: 1. a mass (= a Christian ceremony) at which people honour and pray for a dead person: 2. a piece…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REQUIEM meaning: 1 : a Christian religious ceremony for a dead person; 2 : a piece of music for a requiem
