lyric

/ˈlɪɹ.ɪk/

noun

  1. 1

    A lyric poem.

  2. 2

    (also in plural) 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.

    “The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.”

adjective

  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    Of or relating to a writer of such poetry

  3. 3

    Lyrical

  4. 4

    Having a light singing voice of modest range

  5. 5

    Of or relating to musical drama and opera

  6. 6

    Melodious

  7. 7

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

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