requiem Definition
- 1a Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead
- 2a musical composition setting parts of a requiem Mass, or of a similar character
Using requiem: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "requiem" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The choir sang Mozart's Requiem at the funeral.
Example
The composer wrote a requiem in memory of his father.
Example
The church held a requiem for the victims of the war.
requiem Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with requiem
Requiem aeternam
an opening phrase of the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead, meaning 'eternal rest'
Example
The choir began the requiem with the words 'Requiem aeternam'.
Dies Irae
a famous sequence in the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass, meaning 'Day of Wrath'
Example
The Dies Irae is one of the most dramatic and powerful sections of the requiem.
Lux aeterna
a closing phrase of the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead, meaning 'eternal light'
Example
The requiem ended with the choir singing 'Lux aeterna'.
Origins of requiem
from Latin 'requies', meaning 'rest'
Summary: requiem in Brief
The term 'requiem' [ˈrɛkwɪəm] refers to a Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead or a musical composition setting parts of a requiem Mass. It is often used in the context of funerals or memorial services. The phrases 'Requiem aeternam,' 'Dies Irae,' and 'Lux aeterna' are commonly associated with the requiem. Synonyms include 'dirge,' 'elegy,' 'lament,' and 'threnody.'
