Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
threnody
noun
ˈθrɛnədi
Definition
A song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation, especially for someone who has died.
Examples
- At the funeral, the choir sang a beautiful threnody that moved everyone to tears.
- The poet’s new collection features a threnody for his late mother.
- In ancient cultures, threnodies were often used to honor fallen warriors.
Meaning
Threnody refers to an elegy or a mournful piece of music or poetry that is often performed at funerals or memorials to express grief or mourning.
Synonyms
- elegy
- dirge
- lament
- mourning song
- requiem
