monody

An ode for one voice or actor, as in Greek drama.

A poem in which the poet or speaker mourns another’s death.

A style of composition dominated by a single melodic line.

A style of composition having a single melodic line; monophony.

A composition in either of these styles.

A poem in which grief for the death of the subject of the poem is expressed.

In music:

A style of composition in which one voice-part decidedly preponderates in interest over the others; homophony: opposed to polyphony, in which all the voice-parts are equally important.

A piece written in monodic style; a melody, tune, or air, usually for the voice.