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dies irae

/ˈdiː.eɪs ˈɪ.raɪ/

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phrase

/ˈdiː.eɪs ˈɪ.raɪ/formalart
  • ruЛатинская фраза, означающая «день гнева», относящаяся к Страшному суду в христианском богословии; часто используется как название средневекового гимна и в различных художественных и литературных контекстах.

A Latin phrase meaning 'day of wrath,' referring to the Last Judgment in Christian theology; commonly used as the title of a medieval hymn and in various artistic and literary contexts.

  1. Day of WrathC2formal

    A Latin phrase referring to the Day of Judgment in Christian theology, often used in liturgical music and poetry.

    ruДень гнева

    • The choir performed the 'Dies Irae' chant during the requiem mass.
    • The phrase 'Dies Irae' appears in many medieval poems about the apocalypse.
    • Composers like Mozart and Verdi set the 'Dies Irae' text to powerful music.