requiem

• Ein musikalisches Werk oder ein Gottesdienst zum Gedenken an einen Verstorbenen, oft in der katholischen Totenmesse oder als feierliche Trauerkomposition.

A noun referring to a musical composition or hymn performed as a memorial for a deceased person, often associated with religious or solemn ceremonies.

1. Musical composition for the deadB2formal

   A musical piece or hymn written and performed to honor and remember someone who has died.

   Requiem

   • Mozart's Requiem is one of the most famous classical works.
   • The choir performed a beautiful requiem for the fallen soldiers.
   • The composer wrote a requiem in memory of his late wife.

   Synonymedead marchdirgeelegyfuneral marchlamentmonodythrenody