Dirge and Lyric

Dirge

Dirge noun - A composition expressing one's grief over a loss.
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Lyric and dirge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lyric" instead a noun "Dirge".

Lyric

Lyric noun - A short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment.
Usage example: the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing

Dirge and lyric are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dirge" instead a noun "Lyric".

Both words in one sentence

  • Web Animation / Xombie A "dirge" is, as Nephthys comments upon, a "mournful lyric"... Speaking of which, "Nephthys" is the Egyptian Goddess of death, funeral services and lamentation.
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