lyre
Pronunciation:
/ˈlaɪ.ə//laɪɹ/noun
Definitions
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.
A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
A composer of lyric poetry.