noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lament; elegy; dirge; sad song
A song or poem expressing sorrow, mourning, or lamentation. Can be used for both secular and religious contexts.
彼女はピアノで哀歌を弾いた。
She played a lament on the piano.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Lamentations (book of the Bible)
Specifically refers to the Book of Lamentations in the Old Testament.
哀歌は旧約聖書の一書です。
Lamentations is a book of the Old Testament.
A dirge was sung at the funeral.