Nenia is a word used to describe a funeral song or a lament for the dead. Other synonyms for this word include dirge, requiem, elegy, threnody, and lamentation. All of these words capture the solemn and mournful tone associated with Nenia. Dirge specifically refers to a slow, mournful song played at a funeral or memorial service, while requiem is a mass for the repose of the souls of the dead. Elegy often refers to a poem or song that expresses sorrow over the loss of someone or something important, while threnody is a more literary term for a melancholy or mournful poem or song. Lamentation simply refers to an expression of grief or sorrow, often in the form of a mournful song.