Mass

/ˈmæs/

Definitions of Mass

1. noun

   a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite
   “the priest said Mass”

   type of:

   prayer

   a fixed text used in praying
2. noun

   (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist
   synonyms: mass

   types:

   High Mass

   a solemn and elaborate Mass with music

   Low Mass

   a Mass recited without music

   Requiem

   a Mass celebrated for the dead

   type of:

   religious ceremony, religious ritual

   a ceremony having religious meaning
3. noun

   a musical setting for a Mass
   “they played a Mass composed by Beethoven”

   types:

   Requiem

   a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead

   type of:

   church music, religious music

   genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies