lyric 
lyric
Definition
lyric (lir′ik)
adjective
- of a lyre
- suitable for singing, as to the accompaniment of a lyre; songlike; specif., designating poetry or a poem mainly expressing the poet's emotions and feelings: sonnets, elegies, odes, hymns, etc. are lyric poems
- writing or having written lyric poetry
- lyrical (sense )
- Music
- characterized by a relatively high compass and a light, flexible quality
- having a lyric voice a lyric tenor
Etymology: < Fr or L: Fr lyrique < L lyricus < Gr lyrikos
noun
- a lyric poem
- the words of a song, as distinguished from the music
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Synonyms
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n.
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Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- rhyme: The lyrics of the nursery rhyme The lyrics of this nursery rhyme are not based on origins dating back in history.
- song: Ronnie Barker 5 According to the lyrics of the song Tell Laura I Love Her, what is the name of Laura's lover?
Converse of object
- sing: It's got a simple but good set of lyrics sung by a vocalist who means business.
- recite: I defy anyone ( without looking up the words on the internet ) to recite the lyrics to Ace of Spades in full.
- rewrite: Perhaps I'll rewrite the lyrics for another purpose one day.
- write: Not a lot of people know I wrote the lyrics for the Arsenal club song, ' Good old Arsenal ' .
- improvise: The music they played consisted of a rhythmic progression of simple chords, supporting improvised lyrics sung to a clave.
- uplift: It is packed full of uplifting lyrics and energetic gospel R&B melodies.
Adjective modifier
- poetic: The rich, poetic lyrics were listened to in hushed silence, creating a great sense of atmosphere.
- witty: Homebrew glorify it by playing tight and neat numbers with witty lyrics that scream for a crowd scene and lots of audience participation.
- heartfelt: Dan- Really heartfelt lyrics, I especially liked the line out of bed and out of luck.
- catchy: Catchy simple lyrics along with a smooth ending are in this songâs favor.
- homophobic: A Buju Banton gig was canceled last year due to his homophobic lyrics.
- poignant: A great songwriter can write words and music that transcend any genre, and Claire's poignant lyrics and strong melodies are perfect evidence.
Modifies a noun
- poetry: On the other hand lyric poetry exploits the full range of meaning implicit in words.
- poet: It was the idiom of lyric poets in every Peninsular region except Catalonia.
- poem: A lyric poem cannot cover the whole territory of a given topic.
- booklet: MICHAeL JACKSON Thriller ( 1982 Japanese 9-track promo sample LP complete with 8-page fold out poster / lyric booklet.. .
Noun used with modifier
lyric Quotes
Better a'e gowden lyric Than a social problem solved.
O lyric love half angel and half bird And all a wonder and a wild desire.
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