What does monody mean?
Monody means An ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge..
Monody
/ˈmɒnədi/ · noun
Meaning
An ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge..
Definitions by Sense
- An ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge.
- Any poem mourning the death of someone; an elegy.
- A monotonous or mournful noise.
- (music) A composition having a single melodic line.
Example Sentences
Stroke by stroke, the great familiar monody of that incomparable curfew rose and fell in the stillness.
All directions in life were blocked to him. He could not think, he could not sleep, his heart thudded to a deadening monody of fear. Fear that is itself the penalty of all things feared.
Synonyms for monody
Antonyms for monody
Related Words
Word Forms
- monodies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for monody?
Common synonyms include monophonic music.
What is the opposite of monody?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use monody in a sentence?
Stroke by stroke, the great familiar monody of that incomparable curfew rose and fell in the stillness.
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