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The original purpose is to have it sung in memory of the dead. Sometimes, though, it is sung just because people like the music.
By the way, there are many different musical settings for the requiem mass. The Gregorian chant requiem has been used by the Catholic church for centuries. Composers such as Mozart and Verdi wrote later settings.
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What is the meaning of the word requiem as it is used in the sentence He composed a beautiful requiem for the mass of his dearly departed friend?
a musical composition used in a mass for the dead
Which version of Requiem is used during The Waking the Dead Blind Beggar episode in series 1?
The Requiem used in this episode is by Fauré. Don't know who is performing it, though. Does anyone know?
What is the music used in American Anthem by Justin Holcomb?
Requiem for a Dream - lux aeterna
What is the name of the music used in the eclipse trailer by TiteLola?
Requiem for a dream, Clint mansell i think.
Has any of Verdi's Requiem music been used in any TV advertisements or films?
Dies Irae from the Requiem Mass by Verdi has been used in a UK advert for the New Peugeot 407 - 'Perfection'.
What is the name of the piece of classical music used at the beginning of Take That's Never Forget?
It is a piece taken from Verdi's Requiem.
What is the Roman Catholic Mass for the dead?
Prior to Vatican II, the Requiem was the Mass in honor of a dead person. The priest would be vested in a black chasuble. It is rarely used today and, instead, a simple memorial Mass is offered for the soul of the deceased individual.
What mass text used in many Requiem Masses is the most dramatic?
The Dies Irae sequence is a mass text used in many Requiem Masses that is known for its dramatic and vivid depiction of Judgment Day. It is characterized by its powerful and intense music, emphasizing the terror and drama of divine retribution.
Who used Requiem for a Dream for a sample?
The answer is... lots of people!See this section of the Lux Aeterna (Requiem for a Dream) article on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lux_Aeterna_%28Requiem_for_a_Dream%29#Music
How many harps are in Saint Saens requiem?
There are 4 harps used in Saint-Saëns' requiem
Use requiem in a sentence?
A requiem is a funeral mass. An example of it used in a sentence is: After the viewing, they held a requiem in the church for the recently deceased gentleman.
What is song of mourning?
The word you are probably going for is dirge. There are other words that may be associated more with poetry or religious rites but that could be used in the context of music, like elegy, lament, requiem.
