requiem

US /ˈrek.wi.əm/

UK /ˈrek.wi.əm/

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a Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead

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Mozart's Requiem is a powerful and moving piece of music.

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The choir performed a beautiful requiem for the fallen soldiers.

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dirge elegy lament threnody obsequies

2.

a musical composition for such a Mass

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Verdi's Requiem is often performed in concert halls.

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The composer spent years perfecting his grand requiem.