What is another word for Threne?
Pronunciation: [θɹˈiːn] (IPA) 
Threne is a term typically used to describe a funeral song, lament or dirge. Synonyms for threne include elegy, requiem, hymn, lamentation and funeral march. An elegy is a poem or song written in honour of someone who has died. Requiem is a musical composition used in the Catholic Church for Masses for the dead. A hymn is a religious song sung during a funeral service. Lamentation is a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. Finally, a funeral march is a slow, solemn piece of music traditionally played during the procession to a burial site. Depending on culture and tradition, these synonyms for threne can convey slightly different meanings and emotions when used in a funeral setting.
