Lírica (en. Lyrics)

/ˈliɾika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Literary genre that includes poetic works.
Spanish lyrical poetry has produced great poets for literature.
La lírica española ha dado grandes poetas a la literatura.
Artistic expression of emotions through poetry.
The lyrical quality of the poem reflects profound pain.
La lírica del poema refleja un profundo dolor.
Musical composition that accompanies a melody.
The lyrics of that song are very moving.
La lírica de esa canción es muy conmovedora.

Etymology

The word 'lyrical' comes from the Greek 'lyrikos', which refers to something related to the lyre, a musical instrument.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lyric of life
Poetic expression that reflects personal experiences.
lírica de vida
lyrical poetry
A poetic genre focused on expressing feelings.
poesía lírica
lyrical voice
The voice that is expressed in a poem.
voz lírica

Related Words

poem
Literary composition in verse.
poema
poetry
The art of expressing feelings through words.
poesía
song
Musical composition that may include lyrics.
canción

Slang Meanings

Lyrics of a song
The lyrics of that song are very catchy.
La lírica de esa rola está muy pegajosa.
Very emotional poetic style
His lyrics are very intense and deep.
Su lírica es muy intensa y profunda.