funeral dirge

: a song or hymn of grief or lamentation. especially : one intended to accompany funeral or memorial rites. a funeral dirge.

In listening to the musical eulogy, people pay their respects and pay tribute to the deceased. All funeral music that was played because it was related to the deceased is considered a musical eulogy.

a funeral song or tune, or one expressing mourning in commemoration of the dead. any composition resembling such a song or tune in character, as a poem of lament for the dead or solemn, mournful music: Tennyson's dirge for the Duke of Wellington.

A dirge is a slow, sad song or piece of music. Dirges are sometimes performed at funerals. the mournful dirge, 'Erin's Lament'. Synonyms: lament, requiem, elegy, death march More Synonyms of dirge.

Chopin - Marche Funèbre (Funeral March)

A funeral march (Marche funèbre in French, Marcia funebre in Italian, Trauermarsch in German, Marsz żałobny in Polish), as a musical genre, is a march, usually in a minor key, in a slow "simple duple" metre, imitating the solemn pace of a funeral procession.

Classical music remains a popular choice for funerals, setting the stage for an emotional and moving service. Many people opt for light classical music for funerals, whilst others may prefer a more dramatic piece which reflects the personality of their loved one.

At the funeral, music is one way that we let friends and family know that their normal and necessary emotions of grief, which music tends to draw forth, are welcome. Music is also a universal, unifying medium that joins mourners and speaks for them when words are inadequate.

A brief hymn or song of lamentation and grief; it was typically composed to be performed at a funeral.

A dirge (Latin: dirige, naenia) is a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral.

A dirge (Latin: dirige, naenia) is a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral. Often taking the form of a brief hymn, dirges are typically shorter and less meditative than elegies.

Dirge was a French band formed in 1994. From the industrial metal genre that exploded in the first part of the 90s, the band slowly evolved toward a more atmospheric and progressive form of metal, related to post-metal bands such as Neurosis, Isis, and Cult of Luna.