pean
Joyful tribute, archaic
Pean is a variant spelling of paean, a song or expression of praise, triumph, or thanksgiving.
The spelling with an e appears less frequently in modern usage but shows up in older texts and some British contexts.
A pean may honor a deity, celebrate a victory, or express enthusiastic approval: The editorial was a pean to free-market capitalism.
Tribute for the dead
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- homageExpression of deep respect
- laudationFormal expression of praise
- tributeOffering of respect
commendation · encomium · panegyric · glorification · exaltation · extolment · adulation · veneration
Official song of praise
- choraleHymn tune or choir
- psalmSacred scriptural song
- canticleScriptural text sung devotionally
- chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
motet · doxology · plainchant · liturgy · evensong · vespers · oratorio · carol
Resounding, celebrated victory
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- laurelVictory wreath plant
trophy · medal · crown · winner · celebration · jubilation · fanfare · processional
eulogy
Tribute for the dead
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- homageExpression of deep respect
- laudationFormal expression of praise
tribute · commendation · encomium · panegyric · glorification · exaltation · extolment · adulation · veneration · acclamation
anthem
Official song of praise
chant · motet · doxology · plainchant · liturgy · evensong · vespers · oratorio · carol · spiritual
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- championTop competitor, or advocate
laurel · trophy · medal · crown · winner · celebration · jubilation · fanfare · processional · acclamation
peandirge
Mournful commemorative music
lament · elegy · threnody · requiem · funeral song
peandiatribe
Bitter, prolonged verbal attack
invective · denunciation · tirade · condemnation · philippic