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dirge (s) (noun), dirges (pl)
1. A sad or heavy-hearted piece of music performed, or a poem recited as a tribute to a dead person: A mournful dirge was played at the funeral of Mary's father.
2. A dismal song or melody: Jenny wanted to compose a dirge on the piano because she felt so sad that day.
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