Meaning & Definition of Lyric in English
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Lyric
/lɪrɪk/
noun
1. 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"
synonym:
- lyric,
- words,
- language
2. A short poem of songlike quality
synonym:
- lyric,
- lyric poem
verb
1. Write lyrics for (a song)
synonym:
- lyric
adjective
1. Expressing deep emotion
- "The dancer's lyrical performance"
synonym:
- lyric,
- lyrical
2. Used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
- "A lyric soprano"
synonym:
- lyric
3. Relating to or being musical drama
- "The lyric stage"
synonym:
- lyric
4. Of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
- "Lyric poetry"
synonym:
- lyric