Dirge(noun)
A mournful song or piece of music, especially for a funeral.
Hindi meaning:शोकगीत
Synonyms: Lament, Elegy, Funeral song, Threnody
Antonyms: Celebration song, Carol, Anthem, Rejoicing song
Example: A soft dirge was played as the funeral procession moved forward.
Trick to remember: Dirge sounds like dard — jab dard aur mourning ho, tab dirge gaaya jata hai.
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