Coronachs are a type of Scottish lament sung or played at funerals. Synonyms for this word include dirges, requiems, elegies, or laments. Dirges are melancholy songs that are played during funerals, while requiems are musical compositions that are performed during solemn religious ceremonies. Elegies, on the other hand, are poems or songs that are composed to mourn the loss of a loved one. Laments are a type of mourning song that expresses sadness and sorrow. All these synonyms carry a similar sentiment as coronachs, conveying the mourning and sadness associated with death and loss.