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High Mass
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High Mass
n. Roman Catholic Church
A Mass in which the celebrant is assisted by a deacon and a subdeacon and accompanied by acolytes, a thurifer, and a choir.
High Mass
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a solemn and elaborate sung Mass Compare Low Mass
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Noun1.High MassHigh Mass - a solemn and elaborate Mass with music
Mass - (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist
Mass - a musical setting for a Mass; "they played a Mass composed by Beethoven"
Translations
High Mass n → messa cantata or solenne
High Mass n → messa cantata or solenne


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