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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

monody

/ˈmɒnədi/ noun · British & US
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What does monody mean?

noun

A song or poem with a single melodic line, or a musical composition for a single voice or instrument. In literature, a monody is a poem or piece of writing that expresses a single emotion or idea.

Example

"The singer's monody was a beautiful expression of longing and loss."

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