“Sounds like a dirge.” What is a dirge? Why does Mr Tom say this to the carol singers?

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Chapter 13- carol singing

Asked by Orinea M #1304283 on 5/1/2023 9:45 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/1/2023 10:11 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/1/2023 10:11 PM

Dirge is music used for funerals... it is solemn. Tom says this to inspire the singers... he wants them to lift up their voices.

Good Night, Mr. Tom