Memoria (disambiguation) facts for kids

Memoria is a word that can mean different things, depending on where and how it's used. It comes from Latin and often relates to memory.

In classical rhetoric, which is the art of speaking or writing effectively, Memoria is one of the five main parts. It's about remembering your speech or argument well, so you can deliver it smoothly and powerfully.

The word "Memoria" can also be found in other languages, like Spanish ("Memoria" or "Memorias") and Portuguese ("Memórias"). Because of this, you might see it used in many different ways, from books to movies and music.

Memoria in Books and Texts

The word "Memoria" or "Memorias" appears in the titles of various written works:

• The Memoria Apostolorum was an old religious text that is now lost. It was part of the New Testament apocrypha, which are writings related to the New Testament but not included in the official Bible.
• Memorias is a book written in Spanish by Leonor López de Córdoba. It's a type of book called a memoir, where someone writes about their own life experiences.
• Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas is a famous novel from Brazil, written in Portuguese by Machado de Assis. The title means "Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas," suggesting the story is told by someone after they have died.

Memoria in Films

You can also find "Memoria" in the titles of movies:

• Memoria (2015) is a film based on a story by James Franco called "Palo Alto."
• Memoria (2021) is a drama film made by several countries working together. It's known for its unique storytelling.

Memoria in Music

Many music albums and songs share the name "Memoria":

Albums with Memoria in the Title

• Memorias (1976) is an album by the Spanish singer Camilo Sesto. It also has a popular song with the same title.
• Memoria (2004) is an album by the Cuban singer Polo Montañez.
• Memoria (2004) is an album by the Argentine band Erreway.
• In Memoria: Medieval Songs of Remembrance (2007) is an album by The Clerks Group, featuring old songs meant to help people remember things.
• Memorias (2011) is an album by the band Grupo Bryndis.

Songs Named Memoria

• "Memoria" (2004) is a song by the band Erreway, from their album of the same name.
• "Memoria" (2011) is a song by the Japanese singer Eir Aoi.
• "Memoria" (2018) is a song by the South Korean girl group GFriend.

Other Uses of Memoria

The word "Memoria" also appears in other areas:

• 1247 Memoria is the name of an asteroid, which is a small rocky object that orbits the Sun.
• The Dark Eye: Memoria is a video game from 2013, created by Daedalic Entertainment.

See also

In Spanish: Memoria para niños

• Memory (disambiguation)
• In Memoriam (disambiguation)
• All pages beginning with "Memoria"