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lyricism Definition

lyri·cism (lirə siz′əm)

noun

  1. lyric quality, style, or character Shelley's lyricism
  2. emotional and poetic expression of enthusiasm, etc.

lyricism Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • movement: From the lyricism of the opening movement to the grandiose final passages, the music is utterly captivating.
  • word: The lyricism of the written word achieves grandiose heights and evokes divine inspiration.

Converse of object

  • have: James MacMillan's three Soutar settings have a timeless remote lyricism.
  • combine: Her choreography creates a witty and direct dance language combining lyricism and intimacy with energy and humor.
  • bring: Huw Roberts was outstanding as one ' star-crossed ' lover, delivering Shakespearean verse with aplomb and bringing lyricism and musicality to the songs.
  • sing: He's got poignant and witty shoe-gazing lyricism sung with a dour voice drenched in strings and classic pop melodies.
  • cut: Nor is it the cutting edge lyricism delivered with unwavering tenacity that holds the attention until the encore.
  • deliver: Nor is it the cutting edge lyricism delivered with unwavering tenacity that holds the attention until the encore.

Adjective modifier

  • poetic: Verlaine's poetic lyricism and crystalline guitar lines made for a new music that was a genre in itself.
  • romantic: Rather than postmodern interruptions and irony Moxley's work combines an electic sense of Modernism with a Romantic lyricism.
  • pure: Her dance pours out tunes of pure lyricism, which contrast the stern fanfares of the stern, lacerating drama.
  • beautiful: The best thing about Alex is that despite his strength and masculinity he has this beautiful lyricism.
  • melodic: Conversely The Glory of Love, with its sweet melodic lyricism exudes calm and equilibrium.
  • rich: His music shows a concise approach to form, yet it is filled with strong rhythmic feel and a rich lyricism.

Noun used with modifier

  • edge: Nor is it the cutting edge lyricism delivered with unwavering tenacity that holds the attention until the encore.
  • street: Life has been described as having the attitude and determination of a young Snoop Dogg with the street knowledge lyricism of Nas.
lyricism Quotes

Estou farto do lirismo comedido Do lirismo bem comportado Do lirismo funciona¤  rio p u¤ blico com livro de ponto expediente protocolo e manifesta c° o‹  es de apre c° o ao Sr Diretor. Estou farto do lirismo que pa¤  ra e vai averiguar no diciona¤  rio o cunho verna¤  culo de um voca¤  bulo. Abaixo os puristas I'm sick of cautious lyricism of well-behaved lyricism of a civil servant lyricism complete with time card office hours set procedures and expressions of esteem for Mr Boss, Sir. I'm sick of the lyricism that has to stop in midstream to look up the precise meaning of a word. Down with purists!

—Bandeira, Manuel

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