dies irae

Meanings

• A sequence from the Requiem Mass, known for its solemn and somber tone. It translates to 'Day of Wrath' or 'Dreadful Day'.

  - "The choir sang the hauntingly beautiful 'Dies Irae' during the Requiem Mass."
  - "The 'Dies Irae' sequence is renowned for its melancholic and poignant tone, particularly during the Requiem Mass."

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Rhymes

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death's door , eternal shore , mortal coil , pallid shore , transient shore

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Variants

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Dies Irae , dies irae

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Etymology

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The 'Dies Irae' sequence comes from the Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral rite. The term 'Dies Irae' translates to 'Day of Wrath' or 'Dreadful Day' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The 'Dies Irae' sequence is traditionally sung in Latin during the Requiem Mass, although translations into other languages are also common.

2. The 'Dies Irae' sequence is believed to have originated in the 13th century, during the Middle Ages.

3. The 'Dies Irae' sequence is renowned for its solemn and melancholic tone, which is intended to reflect the sorrow and grief felt by the deceased and their loved ones.

4. The 'Dies Irae' sequence has been the subject of numerous artistic interpretations throughout history, including music, literature, and visual arts.

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1. Requiem Mass: A Catholic funeral rite that includes the 'Dies Irae' sequence as an integral part of the liturgy.

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Culture

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The 'Dies Irae' sequence has been an integral part of the Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral rite, since its inception. It has been renowned for its melancholic and poignant tone, particularly during the Requiem Mass. The sequence has been used in various forms of artistic expression, such as music, literature, and visual arts.

How to Memorize "dies irae"

1. mnemonic
   

   - To remember the 'Dies Irae' sequence, you can use the mnemonic 'Dies Irae, Day of Wrath, Give sorrow words; The sad, unfelt, worst, and trivial, too, shall fitly find to precise and even frame their penance, pardon not believed in their feelings lie; This verse can help you memorize the words and order of the 'Dies Irae' sequence.'

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