Kyrie (pronounced kar-EE-eh or kai-REE-ay depending on tradition) is a proper noun used primarily in religious liturgy and choral settings. It can also refer to the Latin phrase Kyrie eleison, meaning “Lord have mercy.” In English contexts, Kyrie often appears in musical titles and scores, and as a given or honorary name in some cultures. The term carries ceremonial and musical connotations more than a general vocabulary sense.
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