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lyric
lyric
/ˈlɪrɪk/
adjective
(
)
Expressing deep emotion
(
lyrical
,
lyric
)
expressing deep emotion
The dancer's lyrical performance
the dancer's lyrical performance
(
)
(music) used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
(
lyric
)
(music) used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
A lyric soprano
a lyric soprano
(poetry) of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
(
lyric
)
(poetry) of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
Lyric poetry
lyric poetry
(music) relating to or being musical drama
(
lyric
)
(music) relating to or being musical drama
The lyric stage
the lyric stage
noun
(
)
The text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
(
language
,
words
,
lyric
)
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
His compositions always started with the lyrics
his compositions always started with the lyrics
He wrote both words and music
he wrote both words and music
The song uses colloquial language
the song uses colloquial language
A short poem of songlike quality
(
lyric
,
lyric poem
)
a short poem of songlike quality
The lyrics to the song were so meaningful and poetic
The lyrics to the song were so meaningful and poetic
verb
(poetry) write lyrics for (a song)
(
lyric
)
(poetry) write lyrics for (a song)
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