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Definitions from the WebDirgesDescriptionDirges are mournful songs or musical compositions expressing sadness, grief, or lamentation primarily played at funerals or during periods of mourning. They are typically slow-tempo pieces characterized by sorrowful lyrics and somber melodies. ExamplesAs a noun (sense 1):The church choir sang dirges during the funeral service. The dirges played by the orchestra evoked feelings of deep sorrow. As a noun (sense 2):His latest album includes a few dirges influenced by blues and folk music. She wrote a beautiful dirge dedicated to her late grandmother. As a verb:The mourners dirged for hours, bidding farewell to their beloved friend. We could hear the distant sound of the bagpipes dirging through the fog. Related Products on AmazonDirge MusicFuneral Songs Mourning Music | ||||
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