requiem
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8.9
- noun
- /ˈrɛkwiˌɛm/
- Formal
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réquiem
- A man who deserved a Requiem Mass and never got one.
- requiem mass
- Mozart's requiem
- German requiem
The glory of Verdi's requiem or Mozart's Requiem or or or bark species is that they are fantastically, incredibly human.
- The glory of Verdi's requiem or Mozart's Requiem or or or bark species is that they are fantastically, incredibly human.
Examples
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I was listening to Mozart's Requiem last night, and it is rich in grief shot through with glory.
Blog text (4) -
Hordes of haggard warriors massed around him, heads bowed, and hummed a requiem as he expired.
Fiction book (1995) -
We sing "Happy Birthday" at birthday celebrations; we sing and listen to the German Requiem in the concert hall.
Academic text (1997) -
Mother Olimpiada opened the door and called them to the requiem.
Fiction book (2001) -
I stopped saying requiem masses for the dead in favor of following the liturgical cycle.
Academic text (2014) -
There are many reflections on Sir David's Amos's decency and kindness at a very moving Requiem Mass held yesterday.
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During the funeral, family and friends gathered for a solemn requiem to honor his memory.
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Mozart's Requiem is a powerful piece of music often performed in remembrance of the deceased.
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The church held a special requiem service for the community members who had passed away this year.
Synonyms
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6.1
A sad song, poem, or cry that shows grief
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7.9
A long religious musical work for choir and orchestra that uses words from the church service
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8.2
A slow sad song for people who have died
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8.1
A poem or song that shows sorrow for someone who has died
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3.5
Slow, sad music played during a funeral procession
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3.2
Music that people play at a funeral to remember someone, usually slow and sad
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9.9
A song or poem that expresses sadness for someone who has died
A sad song sung at a funeral to honor the dead
Compounds
- Specialized
A medium to large sea shark like the tiger or bull shark that can be dangerous to people
How Solemn
Surface Forms
Etymology
Requiem comes from the Latin funeral prayer opening Requiem aeternam, which means 'eternal rest'. So a requiem is a Mass or musical piece asking that the dead may 'rest', and that is why it is used at funerals.