Meaning of mass
Mass
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Meaning of mass :
Mass – In the Renaissance era the Mass was a sacred choral work using the five main sections of the Roman Catholic church liturgy. Features of the Mass include Latin text and polyphonic texture, and it is usually sung a capella. Originally used in church worship, but in later years the Mass became a large-scale work for chorus, soloists and orchestra. See Anthem, Motet, Polyphony and A cappella.
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