Threnody: meaning, definitions and examples

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threnody

 

[ ฮธrษ›nษ™di ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

poetic lament

A threnody is a poem or song that serves as a lament for the dead. It expresses sorrow and mourning, often reflecting on the loss of a loved one or the tragedies of life. Threnodies are typically characterized by their emotional depth and are often performed during funerals or memorials. This form of expression conveys the intensity of grief and can be seen in various cultures throughout history.

Synonyms

dirge, elegy, lament

Examples of usage

  • The threnody echoed through the hall.
  • She wrote a threnody for her late grandmother.
  • The poet's threnody moved the audience to tears.

Translations

Translations of the word "threnody" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค• เค—เฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trauergesang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ threnody

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะฝะพะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ“€ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท threnody

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ threnody

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํ””์˜ ๋…ธ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู†ูŠู…ุฉ ุงู„ุญุฒู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ threnody

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ threnody

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“€ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ threnody

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ threnody

Etymology

The word 'threnody' derives from the Greek term 'threnoidion', which encompasses the concept of lamentation or mourning. Rooted in ancient poetic traditions, this term first appeared in English during the late 16th century. Throughout history, threnodies have been an integral part of various cultures, often utilized in both literature and music to mourn the loss of individuals. Greek tragedies frequently incorporated threnodies to emphasize the emotional weight of their narratives. As a result, the term has evolved to encapsulate not just the act of mourning but also the artistic expression of grief across various forms of media.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,521, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.