noun
- plural of requiem: masses for the dead or musical compositions for such services
Usage: religious; musical
Examples
- The cathedral hosted three requiems for the victims of the tragedy.
- Mozart’s and Verdi’s requiems are among the most famous classical compositions.
- The choir performed several requiems during the memorial concert.
- Many composers have written requiems as tributes to the deceased.
- The church scheduled multiple requiems throughout the week.
- These requiems provided comfort to the grieving families.