Associations to the word «Monody»

Wiktionary

MONODY, noun. An ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge.
MONODY, noun. Any poem mourning the death of someone; an elegy.
MONODY, noun. A monotonous or mournful noise.
MONODY, noun. (music) A composition having a single melodic line.

Dictionary definition

MONODY, noun. Music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment).

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada