Funeral March

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːnərəl mɑːrtʃ/

Definitions of funeral march

noun A musical composition with a slow tempo and somber mood, typically played at a funeral procession

Example Sentences

A1 The funeral march was a sad song played at the burial.

A2 The funeral march procession slowly made its way to the cemetery.

B1 The funeral march was a somber melody that filled the air with sorrow.

B2 The funeral march played by the orchestra was hauntingly beautiful.

C1 The funeral march procession included a band playing solemn music.

C2 The funeral march echoed through the church as the casket was carried in.

Examples of funeral march in a Sentence

formal The somber sounds of the funeral march filled the church as the procession made its way to the altar.

informal I can't believe they played a funeral march at the parade, it really killed the mood.

slang The DJ dropped a funeral march at the party and everyone just stood there in silence.

figurative The slow progress of the project felt like a funeral march, dragging on with no end in sight.

Grammatical Forms of funeral march

• past tense: funeral marched
• plural: funeral marches
• comparative: more funeral march
• superlative: most funeral march
• present tense: funeral marches
• future tense: will funeral march
• perfect tense: have funeral marched
• continuous tense: is funeral marching
• singular: funeral march
• positive degree: funeral march
• infinitive: to funeral march
• gerund: funeral marching
• participle: funeral marched

Origin and Evolution of funeral march

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'funeral march' originated from the practice of playing slow, solemn music during funeral processions or ceremonies to honor the deceased.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the musical piece played during funerals, the term 'funeral march' has evolved to also refer to a slow, mournful procession or any solemn event or occasion.