Define requiem.
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The question is asking for a definition of the term 'requiem'. This involves explaining its meaning, usage, and context, particularly in relation to its origins in liturgical music and in broader cultural references.
Answer
requiem is a mass or a musical composition for the dead.
A requiem is a mass in the Catholic Church offered for the repose of the soul or souls of one or more deceased persons. It can also refer to a musical composition associated with such a mass.
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A requiem is a mass in the Catholic Church offered for the repose of the soul or souls of one or more deceased persons. It can also refer to a musical composition associated with such a mass.
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The term 'requiem' comes from the opening words of the Latin introit (requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, meaning 'Grant them eternal rest, O Lord'). Many famous composers, including Mozart and Verdi, have composed requiem masses.
