requiem

UK
/ˈrɛkwɪəm/
US
/ˈrɛkwiˌɛm/

Translations

requiemnoun
requiems
pl
UK
/ˈrɛkwɪəm/
US
/ˈrɛkwiˌɛm/
The choir sang a beautiful requiem at the memorial service.
Хор исполнил красивый реквием на поминальной службе.
Additional translations
заупокойная месса
Synonyms
requiemadjective
UK
/ˈrɛk.wi.əm/
US
/ˈrɛk.wi.əm/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "requiem mass".

Definitions

requiemnoun
A mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.
The church held a requiem for the victims of the tragedy.
A musical composition setting parts of a requiem mass, or of a similar character.
Mozart's Requiem is considered one of his greatest works.
An act or token of remembrance.
The ceremony served as a requiem for the fallen soldiers.
requiemadjective
Relating to or appropriate for a requiem, funeral, or memorial for the dead.
The choir performed a haunting requiem chant during the service.