what is a dirge?

yenni
3 Apr, 2024
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FreshTheo
2 years ago
A dirge 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.