Dies Irae

[dee-eys eer-ey]

noun

1. a Latin hymn on the Day of Judgment, commonly sung in a Requiem Mass.

Dies Irae

/ ˈdiːeɪz ˈɪəraɪ /

noun

1. Christianity a famous Latin hymn of the 13th century, describing the Last Judgment. It is used in the Mass for the dead

2. a musical setting of this hymn, usually part of a setting of the Requiem

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dies Irae¹

literally: day of wrath