Gloria
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In Christian liturgy and music
- Gloria in Excelsis DeoGloria in Excelsis Deo"Gloria in excelsis Deo" is the title and beginning of a hymn known also as the Greater Doxology and the Angelic Hymn. The name is often abbreviated to Gloria in Excelsis or simply Gloria.It is an example of the psalmi idiotici "Gloria in excelsis Deo" (Latin for "Glory to God in the highest")...
, the main doxology or hymn of the Roman Catholic and Anglican Mass, and also known as the Great Doxology in the Eastern Orthodox Church- Gloria (Vivaldi)Gloria (Vivaldi)Antonio Vivaldi wrote several settings of the Gloria. RV 589 is the most familiar and popular piece of sacred music by Vivaldi; however, he was known to have written at least three Gloria settings. Only two survive whilst the other is presumably lost and is only mentioned in the Kreuzherren...
, a musical setting of the doxology by Antonio Vivaldi - Gloria (Poulenc)Gloria (Poulenc)The Gloria by Francis Poulenc , scored for soprano solo, large orchestra, and chorus, is a setting of the Roman Catholic Gloria in excelsis Deo text. One of Poulenc's most celebrated works, the Gloria was commissioned by the Koussevitsky Foundation in honor of Sergei Koussevitzky and his wife...
, a composition written in 1959 by Francis Poulenc
- Gloria (Vivaldi)
- Gloria Patri, a relatively short, common doxology
Songs and albums
- "Gloria", written by Leon René in the 1940s
- "Gloria", written by Van Morrison in 1964, and later covered by many artists
- "Gloria", a 1979 Umberto Tozzi track later covered by Laura Branigan
- "GloriaGloria (U2 song)"Gloria" is a song by U2. It is the opening track and second single from the band's 1981 album, October.It features a chorus in Latin, from the liturgical "Gloria in Excelsis Deo." It was one of their lowest-charting singles, peaking at #55 on the UK singles chart.-Composition:"Gloria" highlights...
", from U2's 1981 album October - "GloriaGloria (Yui song)Limited EditionNormal Edition + DVD-Chart performance:"Gloria" debuted at number-one on the Oricon weekly chart and became the artists sixth number-one single.-Charts:-Sales and certifications:-References:...
", a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Yui - "¡Viva la Gloria!", often abbreviated to "Gloria", a song from Green Day's 2009 album 21st Century Breakdown21st Century Breakdown21st Century Breakdown is the eighth studio album by the American punk rock band Green Day. It is the band's second rock opera, following American Idiot, and their first album to be produced by Butch Vig. Green Day commenced work on the record in January 2006...
- "GloriaGloria (Mando Diao song)"Gloria" is a song by the alternative rock band Mando Diao, and their second single from Give Me Fire. The single was released on May 15, 2009.-Music Video:...
", a song from Mando Diao's 2009 album Give Me Fire - Gloria!Gloria!gloria! is the eighth studio album released by American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released in 1998 by Epic Records .-Album history:gloria! is a groove-oriented, exuberant, Disco influenced album...
, the eighth studio album released by U.S. solo singer Gloria Estefan - GloriaGloria (Shadows of Knight album)Gloria is the first album by The Shadows of Knight, released in 1966. The Shadows of Knight are primarily known for their hit version of the Van Morrison penned Them band's "Gloria". At the same time, the band today is regarded as one of the original punk bands.The band's association with...
, the first album by The Shadows of Knight, released in 1966 - Gloria, by Ukrainian band Okean Elzy
- GloriaGloria (Disillusion Album)Gloria is the second full-length album by the German metal band Disillusion. It was released on October 20, 2006, via Metal Blade Records.-Track listing:-Credits:* Vurtox − vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards* Rajk Barthel − guitars...
, by German band Disillusion - GloriaGloria (Gloria Trevi album)Gloria is the eighth studio album by Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi. It was released on March 22, 2011 by Universal Music Latin, after a four-year gap since the release of her last studio album, Una Rosa Blu. Trevi worked as co-writer for the album tracks, while Armando Avila and Sebastián...
, by Mexican singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi
Films and television
- Gloria (1931 film), a German film
- Gloria (1980 film) (1980), a film directed by John Cassavetes
- Gloria (1999 American film) (1999), a remake of John Cassavetes' Gloria by Sidney Lumet
- Gloria (1999 Portuguese film)Gloria (1999 Portuguese film)Gloria is an independent Portuguese drama film directed by Manuela Viegas, produced at Portuguese independent production company Rosa Filmes.The poster of the film was designed by Portuguese artist Julião Sarmento.- Reception :...
(1999), a film directed by Manuela Viegas - Gloria (TV series)Gloria (TV series)Gloria is an American situation comedy that lasted one season on CBS, from September 1982 to September 1983. It stars Sally Struthers, reprising her role as Gloria Stivic, the daughter of Archie Bunker on the hugely successful 1970s sitcom All in the Family...
, an All in the Family spin-off
Places
- Gloria, Lafayette Parish, LouisianaGloria, Lafayette Parish, LouisianaGloria is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.The community is located between LA Hwy 90 and LA Hwy 182 along LA Hwy 98.-References:...
, an unincorporated community in the United States - Gloria, Oriental MindoroGloria, Oriental MindoroGloria is a municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 54,122 people in 10,170 households. It is in the 3rd class under the Philippine income classification....
, a municipality in the Philippines
Abbreviations
- The Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine EnvironmentsGlobal Observation Research Initiative in Alpine EnvironmentsThe Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments involves a set of pristine sites set aside and monitored to observe the migration of plant species due to climate change...
project - Global Research in International Affairs Center, an institute of the Interdisciplinary Center in Israel
People
- Gloria (singer)Gloria (singer)Galina Peneva Ivanova , better known as Gloria , is a famous Bulgarian Pop, Dance, Rock, and Pop folk singer. Arguably the most popular of her generation, she is known as the Mother of pop-folk....
, Bulgarian pop/folk singer - Gloria (Irish singer)Gloria (Irish singer)Gloria is an Irish singer. She later toured under her married name of Gloria Sherry.Gloria's first experience on stage was at the age of 10 when she danced and played accordion with her father's showband. After leaving school, Gloria found work playing piano with another band, but it was as a...
, best known for her version of "One Day at a Time" - Gloria, Princess of Thurn and TaxisGloria, Princess of Thurn and TaxisGloria, Princess of Thurn and Taxis is a princess, by marriage, of the German Thurn und Taxis House.-Biography:Gloria was born on 23 February 1960, the daughter of Joachim, Count...
- Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, Cuban-American singer and songwriter - Gloria GaynorGloria GaynorGloria Gaynor is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , "Let Me Know " and "I Am What I Am" .-Early career:Gaynor was a singer with the Soul...
, American singer, best known for the disco hit "I Will Survive" - Gloria GuinnessGloria GuinnessGloria Guinness , born Gloria Rubio y Alatorre, was a Mexican-born socialite and fashion icon of the 20th century, and a contributing editor to Harper's Bazaar from 1963 until 1971...
, socialite and fashion icon - Gloria HendryGloria HendryGloria Hendry is an American actress. She is sometimes credited as "Gloria Henry."-Career:Hendry began her acting career in the 1968 Sidney Poitier film For Love of Ivy....
, African-American actress - Gloria HunnifordGloria HunnifordGloria Hunniford is a Northern Irish TV and radio presenter, and formerly a singer.-Biography:...
, British TV and radio presenter - Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
, 14th President of the Philippines - Gloria MarconiGloria MarconiGloria Marconi is an Italian long-distance runner.She was born in Florence. On the track she finished fifth in the 5000 metres and 24th in the 10,000 metres at the 2002 European Championships. She became Italian 5000 metres champion in 2002 and 2004, and 10,000 metres champion in 2003 and 2006...
, Italian long-distance runner - Gloria D. MiklowitzGloria D. MiklowitzGloria D. Miklowitz is an author of books for young adults-Quotes:"I write because I like to try on different lives through my characters and want to help young people find answers to their problems."-Series:...
, author of young adult literature - Gloria PaulGloria PaulGloria Paul is a retired Anglo Italian film actress.Gloria Paul was considered for the role of Domino Derval 1965 James Bond film Thunderball...
, Anglo-Italian actress - Gloria ReubenGloria ReubenGloria Reuben is a Canadian singer and actress of film and television, known for her role as Jeanie Boulet on the popular medical drama ER and for her role of Rosalind Whitman in the TV show Raising the Bar.-Life and career:...
, Canadian singer and actress - Gloria Roeder, 1960's TV fitness instructor
- Gloria SteinemGloria SteinemGloria Marie Steinem is an American feminist, journalist, and social and political activist who became nationally recognized as a leader of, and media spokeswoman for, the women's liberation movement in the late 1960s and 1970s...
, American feminist icon - Gloria TreviGloria TreviGloria Trevi is a Mexican pop-rock singer-songwriter. She was described as the "Supreme Diva of the Mexican Pop" by the music channel VH1 and sold over 20 million records.-Biography:...
, Mexican pop-rock singer-songwriter
Fictional characters
- Gloria BardwellGloria BardwellGloria Bardwell is a fictional character, a resident of Genoa City on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless. The role was originated by Joan Van Ark who played the role from April 6, 2004 to January 7, 2005, and is currently portrayed by Judith Chapman, who assumed the role on January...
, a character on the CBS soap The Young and the Restless - Gloria (Happy Feet), a penguin from the film Happy Feet
- Gloria (Madagascar), a hippopotamus from the film Madagascar
- Gloria StivicGloria StivicGloria Stivic , is the name of the supporting character played by Sally Struthers on the American situation comedy All in the Family, which aired on the CBS television network from 1971 until 1979...
, a character on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family - Gloria, a recurring character in the animated sitcom The Simpsons
Vehicles
- Nissan GloriaNissan GloriaThe Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
, a Japanese automobile - ARC GloriaARC GloriaThe ARC Gloria is a training ship and official flagship of the Colombian Navy."ARC" stands for "Armada Nacional de la República de Colombia."- History :...
, a training ship of the Colombian Navy, a German cargo ship in service during 1939
Other
- Hurricane GloriaHurricane GloriaHurricane Gloria was a powerful Cape Verde-type hurricane that formed during the 1985 Atlantic hurricane season and prowled the Atlantic Ocean from September 16 to September 28. Gloria reached Category 4 status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale near the Bahamas, but weakened significantly...
of 1985 - GLORIA sidescan sonarGLORIA sidescan sonarThe GLORIA sidescan sonar is a side-scan sonar system for determining the topography of the ocean floor. GLORIA stands for Geological Long Range Inclined Asdic....
, a long range sidescan sonar system - Gloria (heating system)Gloria (heating system)Gloria was a central heating system used in Castile beginning in the Middle Ages. It was a direct descendant of the Roman hypocaust, and due to its slow rate of combustion, it allowed people to use smaller fuels such as hay instead of wood.-Description:The Gloria consisted of a firebox, generally...
, a type of central heating system formerly used in Castile - Gloria Material Technology Corp.Gloria Material Technology Corp.Gloria Material Technology Corp. or GMTC is located in Xinying industrial zone, Tainan City, Taiwan, and is the only specialty alloys manufacturer in Taiwan which owns Melting, Forging, Rolling, Heat treating and finishing process...
, a steelmaking company in Taiwan