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gloria

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡɫɔɹiə// glo·ria

n. a song or prayer that gives high praise to God. It is often used in religious services to show great respect and joy.

n. a Christian liturgical hymn or prayer of praise, specifically the 'Gloria in Excelsis Deo' or the 'Gloria Patri'. Often used in the context of a Mass or formal worship service.


SIMPLE

The choir sang a beautiful Gloria during the morning service.

CONTEXTUAL

The congregation stood in silence as the soloist began the opening lines of the Gloria.

COMPLEX

Vivaldi's Gloria remains one of the most celebrated choral masterpieces, frequently performed in concert halls as well as during sacred liturgies.

Origin

From Latin gloria (“glory”), first used as a name in 19th-century literature.

Usage

Usually capitalized when referring to the specific liturgical text or a musical setting of that text.

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