Definitions for lyric
ˈlɪr ɪklyric

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1. lyric, words, languagenoun

   the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

   "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language"

2. lyric, lyric poemadjective

   a short poem of songlike quality

3. lyric, lyricaladjective

   expressing deep emotion

   "the dancer's lyrical performance"

4. lyricadjective

   used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range

   "a lyric soprano"

5. lyricadjective

   relating to or being musical drama

   "the lyric stage"

6. lyricverb

   of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)

   "lyric poetry"

7. lyricverb

   write lyrics for (a song)

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1. Lyricnoun

   pl. The words of a song.

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1. lyricnoun

   A lyric poem.

2. lyricnoun

   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.

3. lyricadjective

   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

4. lyricadjective

   Of, or relating to a writer of such poetry

5. lyricadjective

   lyrical

6. lyricadjective

   Having a light singing voice of modest range

7. lyricadjective

   Of, or relating to musical drama and opera

8. lyricadjective

   melodious

9. lyricadjective

   Of, or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)

10. Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

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1. Lyricadjective

   alt. of Lyrical

2. Lyricnoun

   a lyric poem; a lyrical composition

3. Lyricnoun

   a composer of lyric poems

4. Lyricnoun

   a verse of the kind usually employed in lyric poetry; -- used chiefly in the plural

5. Lyricnoun

   the words of a song

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1. Lyric

   "Lyric" is a song by Zwan. It was the second single from their album Mary Star of the Sea, and it was only released in the United Kingdom.

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1. lyric

   To express words through music.

   Lyrics of a song are important, it's wise to use loving, kind, inspiring lyrics if your a song writer.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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1. lyric

   Song lyrics by lyric -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by lyric on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Music
   • Poetry
   • Write

Anagrams for lyric »

1. Cyril

How to pronounce lyric?

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 lyric in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lyric in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lyric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of lyric in a Sentence

1. Boris Pasternak:

   It is no longer possible for lyric poetry to express the immensity of our experience. Life has grown too cumbersome, too complicated. We have acquired values which are best expressed in prose.

2. River Phoenix:

   I've been a scoundrel in my life, I've been selfish, I've been cruel at times, I've been hard to work with. I'm grateful so many of you in this room have given me a second chance, when he was 17, my brother wrote this lyric, he said: Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.

3. Norman Douglas:

   There is in us a lyric germ or nucleus which deserves respect; it bids a man to ponder or create; and in this dim corner of himself he can take refuge and find consolations which the society of his fellow creatures does not provide.

4. River Phoenix:

   When he was 17, my brother wrote this lyric, he said: Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.

5. Sheena Melwani:

   When I hear music on the radio, if I hear a quirky lyric, I take note. We also get so many great suggestions from my followers via direct messages on Instagram.

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