CultureAugust 25, 2026
requiem
REK-wee-um
Definition
A musical composition or act dedicated to the memory of the dead, or a mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'requiem', which is the accusative case of 'requies', meaning 'rest' or 'repose'. It originates from the first word of the Latin mass for the dead: 'Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine' (Give them eternal rest, O Lord).
In the news
In this article, the author highlights the song 'Requiem' from the musical, noting its effectiveness in showing how the Murphy family members process the death of their son differently.
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