messe

Definitions of messe
  1. noun
    a musical setting for a Mass
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    type of:
    musique religieuse
    genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
  2. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist
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    types:
    grand-messe
    a solemn and elaborate Mass with music
    messe basse
    a Mass recited without music
    type of:
    cérémonie religieuse
    a ceremony having religious meaning
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