dirge

noun

UK/dɜːdʒ/
US/dɝːdʒ/

Definitions of dirge noun

  1. 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.