lyric

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Etymology

From French lyrique, or its source, Latin lyricus, from Ancient Greek λυρικός, from λύρα (“lyre”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

lyric (comparative more lyric, superlative most lyric)

  1. (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
  2. Of, or relating to a writer of such poetry
  3. lyrical
  4. Having a light singing voice of modest range
  5. Of, or relating to musical drama and opera
  6. melodious
  7. Of, or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)

Derived terms

Noun

lyric (plural lyrics)

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  1. A lyric poem.
  2. (also in plural) The words of a song or musical drama.

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