Threnody (noun)

A song or poem of mourning, lamenting the dead.

Origin:

From ancient greek θρῆνος (thrēnos, "a lament, dirge"), from θρέομαι (thréomai, "to mourn, to lament").

Examples:

1. The grieving mother composed a threnody for her son, who had died far too young.
2. The composer wrote a threnody for the victims of the war, honoring their memory and sacrifice.
3. The threnody was sung by a choir of mourners, their voices echoing in the silence of the cathedral.
4. The threnody was a powerful expression of grief and loss, capturing the pain and sorrow of the bereaved.
5. The threnody was performed at the funeral, serving as a reminder of the love and respect for the departed.