a song sung in the past at a funeral or for a dead person
một bài hát được hát trong quá khứ tại một đám tang hoặc cho một người đã chết
any song or piece of music that is too slow and sad
bất kỳ bài hát hoặc bản nhạc nào quá chậm và buồn
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Definition of dirge
dirgenoun
bài điếu văn
/dɜːdʒ//dɜːrdʒ/The word "dirge" has a rich and sorrowful history. Originating from the Latin word "dirgia," it is believed to have been borrowed into English from Old French in the 14th century. "Dirgia" is derived from the Latin word "dirgere," which means "to guide" or "to lead." In medieval times, a dirge was a song or lament that accompanied a funeral procession, guiding the mourners through the streets to the burial site. Over time, the term "dirge" came to describe any mournful or lamentable song, often associated with a funeral or period of mourning. Today, the word is used to describe a slow and somber piece of music, typically used to pay respects to the deceased.
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