What is another word for funeral march?

Pronunciation: [fjˈuːnəɹə͡l mˈɑːt͡ʃ] (IPA)

Funeral march is a somber and mournful musical composition traditionally played during a funeral procession. However, there are several synonymous phrases used to describe this funeral tribute. It may be called a dirge, which is a slow and solemn musical expression of grief or mourning. Requiem, another synonym, denotes a musical mass performed during a funeral. A threnody is a lamentation or song of mourning performed at a funeral, while an elegy is a mournful poem or song, also usually performed during a funeral. Finally, a hymn of mourning is a religious song sung during a funeral. All of these synonymous phrases evoke a similar sense of sadness and loss, but with different cultural and religious connotations.

What are the hypernyms for Funeral march?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: funeral march music, funeral march piano, funeral march song, funeral march sound, funeral march lyrics

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