lyres

noun

1. 1

   An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.

2. 2

   A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.

3. 3

   A composer of lyric poetry.