Meaning & use
elegy
A poem or song that mournfully expresses sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
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The poet wrote an elegy for her grandmother, recalling their quiet Sunday walks together.
The composer's elegy for the fallen soldiers was performed at the memorial service.
A note on using this word
An elegy is reflective and mournful in tone, unlike an ode, which typically celebrates or praises its subject.
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