What is the meaning of 'excelsis'?

Answer 1

"Excelsis" is a Latin term that means "high" or "lofty." It is often used in phrases like "Gloria in excelsis Deo," which translates to "Glory to God in the highest." The term is typically used to convey a sense of elevation, superiority, or excellence.

Answer 2

"In excelsis" is Latin for 'in the highest'. The phrase is found in many Christian expressions in the New Testament. It is also a part of the ordinary mass, and is the title of many major classical productions. Vivaldi, Bach,, Mozart and others have musical masses in which a significant section is entitled the excelsis, or Gloria in excelsis deo. YouTube has many performances of the Gloris, as part of major musical productions through the last few hundred years.