What is another word for elegiac couplet?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪd͡ʒək kˈʌplət] (IPA) 
An elegiac couplet is a poetic form used in ancient Greek and Roman poetry that consists of two lines, the first of which is a dactylic hexameter and the second of which is a pentameter. The form is typically used to express mournful or melancholy sentiments. Synonyms for the term elegiac couplet include mourning verse, dirge, lament, funeral poem, and grief-stricken poetry. The form is often used to convey the sorrow of loss, and is therefore a common poetic form in elegies and funeral poems. Despite its antiquated roots, the elegiac couplet continues to be used in contemporary poetry, particularly in works dealing with themes of grief and loss.
