Expertlatin
"The day of wrath, that wellknown day"
- What are the 4 notes in Dies Irae?
- What is the translation of Deus Irae?
- What does day of wrath mean in Latin?
- Why is Dies Irae so famous?
What are the 4 notes in Dies Irae?
The four note phrase "dies irae" starts on one note (usually F), then half-step down, half-step up to the first note, one-and-a-half-steps down. The descending notes and minor key create a somber, ominous feel.
What is the translation of Deus Irae?
Deus irae, meaning God of Wrath in Latin, is a play on Dies Irae, meaning Day of Wrath or Judgment Day.
What does day of wrath mean in Latin?
Latin noun phrase
di·es irae ˌdē-ˌās-ˈē-ˌrī -ˌrā : day of wrath : Judgment Day.
Why is Dies Irae so famous?
It is best known from its use in the Roman Rite Requiem (Mass for the Dead or Funeral Mass). An English version is found in various Anglican Communion service books. The first melody set to these words, a Gregorian chant, is one of the most quoted in musical literature, appearing in the works of many composers.
