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Elegy
UK
/ˈɛl.ɪ.dʒi/
US
/ˈɛl.ɪ.dʒi/
Translation of "elegy" into Russian
Definitions
elegy
Noun
UK
/ˈɛl.ɪ.dʒi/
US
/ˈɛl.ɪ.dʒi/
A poem or song composed especially as a lament for a deceased person.
The poet wrote a moving elegy for his late friend, capturing the depth of his sorrow.
A somber or plaintive musical composition, especially one expressing lamentation for the dead.
The orchestra concluded the concert with an elegy that left the audience in reflective silence.
Idioms and phrases
write elegy
She decided to write an elegy for her late friend.
написать элегию
Она решила написать элегию для своей покойной подруги.
recite elegy
He was asked to recite the elegy at the memorial service.
читать элегию
Его попросили прочитать элегию на поминальной службе.
compose elegy
The poet spent weeks trying to compose an elegy.
сочинить элегию
Поэт провел недели, пытаясь сочинить элегию.
elegy collection
The library has an extensive elegy collection.
сборник элегий
В библиотеке есть обширный сборник элегий.
famous elegy
This famous elegy is studied in many literature classes.
известная элегия
Эта известная элегия изучается на многих занятиях по литературе.