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lyrics

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1. lyricsnoun

   The words to a song (or other vocal music).

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1. Lyrics

   Lyrics are words that make up a song usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, as a "librettist". The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of expression. Rappers can also create lyrics (often with a variation of rhyming words) that are meant to be spoken rhythmically rather than sung.

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1. lyrics

   Lyrics are the words or text of a song, typically written with poetic or literary qualities, that convey the meaning, emotions, and narrative of the music. They often consist of verses, choruses, and sometimes bridges, and are intended to be sung or recited. Lyrics are an essential component of a song and serve to communicate and connect with the listener.

2. Lyrics

   Lyrics refer to the words or text of a song, typically written by a songwriter or poet, that convey the message, emotions, story, or themes of the music. They are often accompanied by melody, rhythm, and other musical elements to create a complete song. Lyrics can reflect personal experiences, social issues, love, storytelling, or any other topic, and are open to interpretation by the listeners. They play a crucial role in connecting the audience to the music and help in expressing thoughts and feelings through the medium of song.

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1. Lyrics

   Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of expression. The lyricist of traditional musical forms such as Opera is known as a librettist. Lyric derives from the Greek word λυρικός lyrikos, meaning "singing to the lyre". A lyric poem is one that expresses a subjective, personal point of view. The word lyric came to be used for the "words of a song"; this meaning was recorded in 1876. The common plural, predominates contemporary usage. Use of the singular form lyric to refer to a song's complete set of words is grammatically acceptable. However, it is not considered acceptable to refer to a singular word in a song as a lyric.

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1. lyrics

   The variety of words to a song.

   Lyrics are important when we choose to sing them.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 27, 2020  

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1. lyrics

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How to pronounce lyrics?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say lyrics in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lyrics in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lyrics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of lyrics in a Sentence

1. Jason Watkins:

   The 'Hey Jude' lyrics are a very rare, valuable special piece. It's obviously a very iconic song that everyone's familiar with. These handwritten lyrics were used in the studio as a guide when they were recording it.

2. Marco Rubio:

   Over the last couple years, I've gotten really interested into electronic dance music. So, Avicii, Calvin Harris, i just like it because the lyrics are clean, so I can listen to it in front of my kids and not worry about it.

3. Guy Clark:

   I turned in my chair and it was right there in front of me. The lyrics just poured out because all it boiled down to was describing the picture.

4. Richard Petty:

   Singing the anthem is the only thing that still makes me nervous, it doesn’t really matter how big the crowd is. It’s just the fact that you can’t play around with the lyrics on that one. If you mess it up, you’re on YouTube forever.

5. Alfred North Whitehead:

   Nature gets credit which should in truth be reserved for ourselves: the rose for its scent, the nightingale for its song; and the sun for its radiance. The poets are entirely mistaken. They should address their lyrics to themselves and should turn them into odes of self congratulation on the excellence of the human mind.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
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4. ^ Wikidata
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