funeral march

• Marche lente et solennelle, généralement jouée lors de cortèges funèbres ou de cérémonies commémoratives, souvent en tonalité mineure, pour exprimer le deuil et le respect.

A slow, solemn piece of music typically played during funeral processions or memorial services, often in a minor key to evoke mourning and respect.

1. Musical composition for a funeralB2formal

   A slow, solemn piece of music typically played during a funeral procession or ceremony.

   marche funèbre

   • The orchestra played a funeral march as the coffin was carried out.
   • Chopin's Funeral March is one of the most famous pieces in this genre.
   • The slow tempo of the funeral march created a somber atmosphere.