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Meaning of Threnody
A song, hymn, or poem of lamentation, especially for the dead.
Definitions
- A song, hymn, or poem of lamentation, especially for the dead
- * A musical composition that is a lament, typically for someone who has died
Etymology of Threnody
The word "threnody" has its roots in the Greek word "threnos" meaning "lament" and the suffix "-ody" which means "song"
Historically, the term has been used since the 16th century to describe a song or hymn of mourning, often performed at funerals or memorial services
Example Uses
- The choir sang a threnody to honor the memory of the deceased
- * The poet wrote a threnody to express her grief and sorrow
- * The musician composed a threnody for the victims of the tragedy