lyric
See also: Lyric
English
Alternative forms
- lyrick
Etymology
From French lyrique, or its source, Latin lyricus, from Ancient Greek λυρικός (lurikós), from λύρα (lúra, “lyre”).
Pronunciation
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈlɪɹ.ɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɪrɪk
Adjective
lyric (comparative more lyric, superlative most lyric)
- (poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style
- Of, or relating to a writer of such poetry
- lyrical
- Having a light singing voice of modest range
- Of, or relating to musical drama and opera
- melodious
- Of, or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)
Derived terms
- lyrical
- lyrically
- lyricize
Noun
lyric (plural lyrics)
- A lyric poem.
- (also in plural) The words of a song or other vocal music. The singular form often refers to a part of the words, whereas the plural form can refer to all of the words.
- The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.
- The lyrics were written by the composer.
Derived terms
- lyricism
- lyricist
- lyricize
Translations
lyric poem
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words of a song — see lyrics
Anagrams
- Cyril