noun, plural thren·o·dies. a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, especially for the dead; dirge; funeral song.

What is a Threnode?

thren•o•dy

(ˈθrɛn ə di) n., pl. -dies. a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, esp. for the dead; dirge.

What did Requiem mean?

Full Definition of requiem

1 : a mass for the dead. 2a : a solemn chant (such as a dirge) for the repose of the dead. b : something that resembles such a solemn chant. 3a : a musical setting of the mass for the dead. b : a musical composition in honor of the dead.