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threnody

noun thren·o·dy \ˈthre-nə-dē\

: a song or poem that expresses sorrow for someone who is dead

plural thren·o·dies

Full Definition of THRENODY

:  a song of lamentation for the dead :  elegy
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Origin of THRENODY

Greek thrēnōidia, from thrēnos dirge + aeidein to sing — more at drone, ode
First Known Use: 1634

Related to THRENODY

Synonyms
dirge, elegy, requiem, lament

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

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