dirge
noun
UK/dɜːdʒ/
US/dɝːdʒ/
Definitions of dirge noun
- Countable
a slow, mournful song or piece of music, often performed at a funeral or in memory of the deceased
The band played a dirge to honor the fallen heroes.
A somber dirge was chanted at the funeral service.
The mournful melody of the dirge filled everyone with sorrow.