De mis
Example: De mis van Bach wordt vaak uitgevoerd in kerken tijdens kerst.
Definition
"De mis" refers to the musical composition of the Mass, which is a choral work setting the liturgical text of the Catholic Mass. It is often performed in churches, especially during religious celebrations like Christmas, as in 'De mis van Bach wordt vaak uitgevoerd in kerken tijdens kerst.'
Etymology
The term "de mis" originates from the Latin word 'missa,' which means 'dismissal' and refers to the Catholic Mass service. Over time, it came to describe the musical settings of the Mass text. Did you know? The word 'missa' is the root of the English word 'Mass,' connecting religious ceremony and music.
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"De mis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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