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lyric
('l/I/r/I/k )

adjective (a)

  • used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range(adj.all)
    Example:
    A lyric soprano.
    Antonym:
    dramatic
    source: wordnet30
  • relating to or being musical drama(adj.pert)
    Example:
    The lyric stage.
    source: wordnet30
  • of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Lyric poetry.
    source: wordnet30
  • Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number(noun.communication)
    Example:
    His compositions always started with the lyrics.
    Synonym:
    language, words
    source: wordnet30
  • a short poem of songlike quality(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    lyric poem
    source: wordnet30
  • A lyric poem; a lyrical composition.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • expressing deep emotion(adj.all)
    Example:
    The dancer's lyrical performance.
    Synonym:
    lyrical
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • write lyrics for (a song)(verb.creation)
    source: wordnet30
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