lyric

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Derived terms 1.4.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French lyrique, or its source, Latin lyricus, from Ancient Greek λυρικός, from λύρα (“‘lyre’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA: /ˈlɪɹ.ɪk/, SAMPA: /"lIrIk/
• Rhymes: -ɪrɪk

[edit] Adjective

lyric (comparative more lyric, superlative most lyric)

1. (poetry) 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. Of, or relating to a writer of such poetry
3. lyrical
4. Having a light singing voice of modest range
5. Of, or relating to musical drama and opera
6. melodious
7. Of, or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)

[edit] Derived terms

• lyrical
• lyrically

[edit] Noun

lyric (plural lyrics)

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1. A lyric poem.
2. (also in plural) The words of a song or musical drama.

[edit] Derived terms

• lyricism
• lyricist
• lyricize

[edit] Translations