What is another word for Elegies?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪd͡ʒɪz] (IPA) 
Elegies are poems or songs that express sorrow or praise for the dead. Synonyms for elegies include dirges, requiems, laments, threnodies, and funeral songs. Dirges are mournful songs or hymns that are typically played during a funeral procession. Requiems are musical compositions that are performed as part of a funeral service, typically intended to honor the memory of the deceased. Laments are expressive musical compositions that convey sadness or grief, often associated with the mourning of a loved one. Threnodies are poems or songs of lamentation that are often composed in memory of a deceased person. Funeral songs are often classical or religious music pieces that are played during funeral services.
