First Known Use: circa 1623
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monody
noun mon·o·dy \ˈmä-nə-dē\
plural mon·o·dies
Definition of MONODY
1
: an ode sung by one voice (as in a Greek tragedy)
2
: an elegy or dirge performed by one person
3
a : a monophonic vocal piece b : the monophonic style of 17th century opera
— mo·nod·ic \mə-ˈnä-dik\ or mo·nod·i·cal \-di-kəl\ adjective
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Origin of MONODY
Medieval Latin monodia, from Greek monōidia, from monōidos singing alone, from mon- + aeidein to sing — more at ode
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