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Synonyms & Similar Words
eulogy
elegy
lament
dirge
threnody
memorial
tribute
commemoration
funeral
obituary
lamentation
mournful song
funeral march
funeral oration
epitaph
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exequy
funeral rites
burial service
commemorative service
anniversary service
memorial service
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mourning
bereavement
sorrow
grief
bereavement ceremony
funeral ceremony
Meaning of Requiem
A Requiem is a musical composition or a ceremony to honor and remember the dead.
Definitions
- A musical composition, typically a Mass, for the dead, especially one for a specific person
- A ceremony or service, especially a musical one, to honor and remember the dead
- A thing that reminds one of someone who has died
Etymology of Requiem
The word "Requiem" originates from the Latin "requiēs," meaning rest, and the Latin phrase "requiem aeternam," meaning eternal rest, which is the opening phrase of the traditional Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead
Historically, the term "Requiem" has been used to describe musical compositions and ceremonies for the dead, dating back to the early Christian Church
Example Uses
- The choir sang a beautiful Requiem at the funeral to honor the deceased
- The composer wrote a Requiem to commemorate the anniversary of the tragedy
- The cathedral held a Requiem service to remember the victims of the war