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- [mon-uh-dee]
- /ˈmɒn ə di/
- /ˈmɒ.nə.dɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-uh-dee]
- /ˈmɒn ə di/
Definitions of monody word
- noun plural monody a Greek ode sung by a single voice, as in a tragedy; lament. 1
- noun plural monody a poem in which the poet or speaker laments another's death; threnody. 1
- noun plural monody Music. a style of composition in which one part or melody predominates; homophony, as distinguished from polyphony. a piece in this style. monophony (def 1). 1
- noun monody An ode sung by a single actor in a Greek tragedy. 1
- noun monody (in Greek tragedy) an ode sung by a single actor 0
- noun monody any poem of lament for someone's death 0
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Origin of monody
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin monōdia < Greek monōidía a solo, monody, equivalent to monōid(ós) singing alone (see mon-, ode) + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Monody
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monody popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
monody usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monody
noun monody
- hymn — a song or ode in praise or honor of God, a deity, a nation, etc.
- cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
- march — to touch at the border; border.
- requiem — Roman Catholic Church. Also called Requiem Mass. the Mass celebrated for the repose of the souls of the dead. a celebration of this Mass. a plainsong setting for this Mass.
- chant — A chant is a word or group of words that is repeated over and over again.
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