1. (n.) A doxology (beginning Gloria Patri, Glory be to the Father), sung or said at the end of the Psalms in the service of the Roman Catholic and other churches.

2. (n.) A portion of the Mass (Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Glory be to God on high), and also of the communion service in some churches. In the Episcopal Church the version in English is used.

3. (n.) The musical setting of a gloria.

Agnus Dei Alleluia Anamnesis Benedicite Blessing Canon Collect Communion Consecration Credo Dismissal Epistle Fraction Gloria Patri Gloria in Excelsis Gospel Gradual Introit Kyrie Kyrie Eleison Last Gospel Lavabo Magnificat Miserere Nunc Dimittis Offertory Paternoster Pax Post-Communion Preface Sanctus Secreta Te Deum Tersanctus Tract Trisagion Vedic hymn alleluia answer anthem antiphon antiphony canticle chant chorale doxology hallelujah hosanna hymn hymn of praise hymnody hymnography hymnology laud mantra motet offertory offertory sentence paean psalm psalmody report response responsory versicle