requiem

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Etymology

The first word of the introit for the traditional requiem mass, an alternative accusative case of Latin requiēs (“rest, repose”), from re- (“again”) + quiēs (“rest, quiet”).

Pronunciation

Noun

requiem (plural requiems)

  1. A mass or other ceremony to honor and remember a dead person.
    Requiem for a Heavyweight.
  2. A musical composition for such a mass.
  3. A piece of music composed to honor a dead person.

Usage notes

The Latin Introit, or opening prayer, for a requiem mass starts with the words:

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.
"Grant them eternal rest, Lord, and may everlasting light shine upon them."

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Italian

Noun

requiem m.

  1. requiem

 

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