missa pro defunctis

Definition of the Latin term missa pro defunctis in music:

  1. requiem (Mass of the Catholic Church, also known as Mass for the Dead)
  2. piece of music composed to honor a dead person
Language
Latin
Singular
missa pro defunctis
Plural
missae pro defunctis
Synonyms

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to missa pro defunctis:

  • missa – Mass in Roman catholic liturgy...