funeral lament

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Definition

A song or similar composition that is an expression of mourning due to the death of someone close and meant to be performed at a funeral or memorial service.

See Also

[French] nénie (f)
[German] Nänie (f)
[German] Totenklage (f)
[Italian] nenia (f)
[Italian] lamento funebre (m)

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