Dirge (noun)

A dirge is a slow, mournful song or piece of music, typically played or sung at funerals or in memory of the dead. It is usually a lament that expresses grief, mourning, or sorrow.

Origin:

The word dirge comes from the latin word "dirige" which means "direct", it later came to be used to describe a funeral hymn or a song of lamentation for the dead. a dirge is a slow, mournful song or piece of music, typically played or sung at funerals or in memory of the dead.

Examples:

1. The funeral procession was accompanied by a dirge played on a trumpet.
2. The choir sang a dirge to honor the memory of the fallen soldiers.
3. He wrote a dirge to express his grief over the loss of his wife.
4. Dirges were traditionally sung during the funeral rites in ancient civilizations.
5. The word dirge is also used in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of sadness or grief.