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Meaning of lyric

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lyric

Pronunciation:/ˈlɪɹ.ɪk//ˈlɪɹ.ɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lyric poem.

  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.

    Example: The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.

adjective

Definitions

  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. Of or relating to a writer of such poetry

  3. Lyrical

  4. Having a light singing voice of modest range