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lyric

Syllabification: (lyr·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˈlirik/
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Definition of lyric

adjective

  • 1(of poetry) expressing the writer’s emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.
  • (of a poet) writing lyric poetry.
  • 2(of a singing voice) using a light register:a lyric soprano with a light, clear timber

noun

(usually lyrics)
  • 1a lyric poem or verse.
  • lyric poetry as a literary genre.
  • 2the words of a song:she has published both music and lyrics for a number of songs

Origin:

late 16th century: from French lyrique or Latin lyricus, from Greek lurikos, from lura 'lyre'

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