Dirge and Monody

Dirge noun - A composition expressing one's grief over a loss.

Monody is a synonym for dirge in sound topic. In some cases you can use "Monody" instead a noun "Dirge", when it comes to topics like lament, threnody, sad song. rare substitute

Monody noun - Music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment).

Dirge is a synonym for monody in sound topic. You can use "Dirge" instead a noun "Monody", if it concerns topics such as hymn, lament.