A sad song is;

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

The term "dirge" refers to a mournful or sorrowful song, often associated with funerals or memorials.
The word "ditty" refers to a short, simple song and is not necessarily sad.
The term "knell" refers to the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral, but it is not a song.
The word "lay" refers to a song or a poem, but it does not specifically denote a sad song.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3 since "dirge" specifically refers to a sad song.

Additional Information

Option 1: "Ditty" – Refers to a short, simple song, often light-hearted or cheerful in nature.
Option 2: "Knell" – Refers to the tolling of a bell, especially in a solemn context, but not a song.
Option 4: "Lay" – Refers to a song or a poem, without a specific connotation of sadness.