Dirge: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต
dirge
[ dษหrdส ]
funeral music
A dirge is a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief, typically performed at a funeral or memorial service. It is characterized by its slow and mournful melody, often accompanied by lyrics that reflect sorrow and loss.
Synonyms
funeral song, lament, requiem.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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dirge |
A slow, mournful song, often associated with funerals and expressing sorrow or lamentation.
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lament |
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow, which can be in the form of a song, poem, or speech.
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requiem |
A musical composition or mass dedicated to the deceased, often performed in a religious context.
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funeral song |
A song specifically performed at a funeral ceremony to honor the deceased.
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Examples of usage
- The sound of the dirge filled the church as mourners paid their final respects.
- The haunting dirge echoed through the cemetery, adding to the melancholy atmosphere.
- The choir sang a beautiful dirge in honor of the deceased at the memorial service.
Translations
Translations of the word "dirge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Totenlied
๐ฎ๐ฉ nyanyian duka
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐะปะพะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ lament
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆญ (aika)
๐ซ๐ท chant funรจbre
๐ช๐ธ endecha
๐น๐ท aฤฤฑt
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๊ฐ (aega)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุซูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพalozpฤv
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพalospev
๐จ๐ณ ๆฝๆญ (wวngฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalostinka
๐ฎ๐ธ sorgarsรถngur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแก แกแแแฆแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ endecha
Etymology
The word 'dirge' originated from the Latin 'dirige', which means 'direct', and was used in the opening of the 7th verse of Psalm 5 in the Latin Vulgate Bible. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to funeral music or songs of mourning. Dirges have been a part of funeral traditions in various cultures for centuries, serving as a means to express sorrow and pay tribute to the deceased.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,186, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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