2007-12-23 07:37:26 · 4 answers · asked by daddytodd33 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
1. A requiem or a requiem mass is a Catholic church service in memory of someone who has recently died.
2. A requiem is a piece of music for singers and musicians that can be performed as a part of a requiem mass or as a part of concert.
2007-12-24 19:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Req·ui·em /ËrÉkwiÉm, Ërikwi-, Ëreɪ-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rek-wee-uhm, ree-kwee-, rey-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. Roman Catholic Church. a. Also called Requiem Mass. the Mass celebrated for the repose of the souls of the dead.
b. a celebration of this Mass.
c. a plainsong setting for this Mass.
2. any musical service, hymn, or dirge for the repose of the dead.
Also, req·ui·em.
2007-12-23 07:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word is Requiem which is defined as: any grand musical composition, performed in honor of a deceased person. Or as a noun: Rest; quiet; peace.
2007-12-23 07:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by anigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You asked that yesterday! And you spelled it correctly yesterday, too!
(can you tell I'm killing time while I wait for my ride tomorrow, and have other things to do, but am wasting it all on this website?)
2007-12-23 07:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by Roberta S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋