Lyric Meaning and Definition

Word: Lyric

How to pronounce: ˈlɪrɪk

Adjective

Definitions:

1. (of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.

Example sentences: "Lyric poems of extraordinary beauty"

2. (of a singing voice) using a light register.

Example sentences: "A lyric soprano with a light, clear timber"

Noun

Definitions:

1. A lyric poem or verse.

Example sentences: "An edition of Horace's Lyrics"

2. The words of a song.

Example sentences: "She has published both music and lyrics for a number of songs"

Synonyms:

lyrics

song

lyric poetry

ditty

verse

ballad

words

vocal

Derivations:

lyricist

lyricism

lyrist

lyrical

lyrically

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Lyric in Other Languages...

Spanish: Lírica

German: Songtexte

French: Lyrique

Italian: Lirico

Turkish: Lirik