Definitions of Mass
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a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite“the priest said Mass”
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type of:
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prayer
a fixed text used in praying
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prayer
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(Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist
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synonyms:
mass
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types:
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High Mass
a solemn and elaborate Mass with music
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Low Mass
a Mass recited without music
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Requiem
a Mass celebrated for the dead
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type of:
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religious ceremony, religious ritual
a ceremony having religious meaning
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High Mass
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a musical setting for a Mass“they played a Mass composed by Beethoven”
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types:
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Requiem
a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead
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type of:
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church music, religious music
genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
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Requiem
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