kyrie

BrE /ˈkaɪriː/ AmE /ˈkaɪriː/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS MUSIC [singular] C1

a musical setting of the prayer Kyrie eleison, used in church services and masses

kyrié (música religiosa)

Collocations Kyrie for a mass

  • The Kyrie is an important part of the Catholic Mass.

    El kyrié es una parte importante de la misa católica.

2 PRAYER [singular] C1

the prayer 'Kyrie eleison', used in church services and masses, meaning 'Lord have mercy'

oración kyrié (‘Señor ten piedad’)

Collocations Kyrie in a service

  • The Kyrie is often sung during the liturgy.

    El kyrié se canta frecuentemente durante la liturgia.