Low Mass

American  

noun

1. a Mass that is said, and not sung, by the celebrant, who is assisted by one server, and which has less ceremonial form than a High Mass, using no music or choir.

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Low Mass British  

noun

1. a Mass that has a simplified ceremonial form and is spoken rather than sung Compare High Mass

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Etymology

Origin of Low Mass

First recorded in 1560–70

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• High Mass vs. Low Mass

Example Sentences

A Low Mass at 8:30 a.m. and a Sung Mass with Choir at 11 a.m.

From Washington Post

A Low Mass with healing rite will be celebrated at noon.

From Washington Post

The Rev. Martin Smith will be the guest preacher at the Low Mass service, where there is no music, incense and minimal ceremonial aspects.

From Washington Post

This is the strangest thing the world ever yet saw, but I could not refuse, and I in some 347 degree enjoy the thoughts of being present, when Low Mass is read during the scherzo.

From Project Gutenberg

This ended, all had to attend Low Mass, and at eight o'clock High Mass, which was over by ten.

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