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Missa

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massnoun(physical) Matter, material.
messnouna thing or group of things in a disagreeable, disorganised, or dirty state; hence a bad situation
officenoun(religion) A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:
missalnoun(Catholicism) A book containing the prayers and responses needed when celebrating the Roman Catholic Mass throughout the year.
motetnounA composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
parody massnounA musical setting of the mass, typically from the 16th century, that uses multiple voices of a pre-existing piece of music, such as a fragment of a motet or a secular chanson, as part of its melodic material.
solemn massnoun(Christianity) A mass resembling a High Mass, but without some of its special ceremonies.
votive massnoun(Christianity) A special mass over and above those ordinarily said for the day, for some particular grace or purpose, and provided by some individual.
magnificatnoun(Christianity, music) The liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth.
motettnounArchaic form of motet. [A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.]
melismanoun(music, countable) A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text.
missionnoun(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
magnificat and nunc dimittisnoun(Anglicanism, music) A musical setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis to be sung at evensong; especially when written and published as a pair.
musettenoun(chiefly US, originally military) In full musette bag: a small bag or knapsack with a shoulder strap, formerly used by soldiers, and now (cycling) chiefly by cyclists to hold food and beverages or other items.
missalettenounA small missal, especially one published periodically.
misericordianounCompassionate mercy.
mus.nounAbbreviation of music. [A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.]
midnight massnoun(in particular) A Roman Catholic religious service that marks the beginning of Christmas Day.
melismnounAlternative form of melisma (“passage of multiple notes for a single syllable”). [(music, countable) A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text.]
votiveDedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.

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