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   requiem

   /ˈrɛkwɪəm/

   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"
   • ▪ a musical composition setting parts of a requiem Mass, or of a similar character: "Fauré's Requiem"
   • ▪ an act or token of remembrance: "he designed the epic as a requiem for his wife"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin (first word of the Mass), accusative of requies ‘rest’.

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   What does Requiem mean?

   • Middle English, from Latin (first word of the introit of the requiem mass), accusative of requies rest, from re- + quies quiet, rest — more at while 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 “Requiem.”

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   What is a requiem mass?

   • Roman Catholic Church. Also called Requiem Mass. the Mass celebrated for the repose of the souls of the dead. any musical service, hymn, or dirge for the repose of the dead. In music, a Mass for one or more dead persons, containing biblical passages and prayers for the admission of the dead to heaven.

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   What is a Requiem ceremony?

   • 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. The word requiem comes from the opening words of the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead, which is spoken or sung in Latin ( requies means “rest”).

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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.

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   REQUIEM definition: 1. a mass (= a Christian ceremony) at which people honour and pray for a dead person: 2. a piece…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   Requiem definition: the Mass celebrated for the repose of the souls of the dead.. See examples of REQUIEM used in a sentence.

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   Requiem is a noun that means a mass or a piece of music for honoring and praying for a dead person. Learn how to use it in sentences and see its pronunciation and translations in different languages.

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   A requiem is a Catholic church service or a piece of music for the dead. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of requiem with sentences and a word challenge.

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