Translation guide
A slow, solemn piece of music played at a funeral or memorial service. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed as 葬送行進曲 (sōsō kōshinkyoku) or simply 葬送曲 (sōsōkyoku).
Referring to a musical composition specifically written or performed for a funeral procession.
The standard term for a funeral march as a musical genre. Literally 'funeral procession march music'.
ショパンの葬送行進曲はとても有名です。
Chopin's funeral march is very famous.
A shorter term for funeral music, often used interchangeably with 葬送行進曲.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'music of a funeral procession'. Slightly less technical.
葬送の曲が静かに始まった。
The funeral march began quietly.
葬送曲が流れる中、棺が運ばれた。
The coffin was carried while a funeral march played.