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Definition of Lyric
1. Noun. The text of a popular song or musical-comedy number. "The song uses colloquial language"
Exact synonyms: Language, Words
Generic synonyms: Text, Textual Matter
Group relationships: Song, Vocal
Specialized synonyms: Love Lyric
Derivative terms: Lyricist
Generic synonyms: Text, Textual Matter
Group relationships: Song, Vocal
Specialized synonyms: Love Lyric
Derivative terms: Lyricist
2. Verb. Write lyrics for (a song).
Category relationships: Poesy, Poetry, Verse
Generic synonyms: Compose, Indite, Pen, Write
Specialized synonyms: Relyric
Generic synonyms: Compose, Indite, Pen, Write
Specialized synonyms: Relyric
3. Adjective. Expressing deep emotion. "The dancer's lyrical performance"
4. Noun. A short poem of songlike quality.
Exact synonyms: Lyric Poem
Generic synonyms: Poem, Verse Form
Specialized synonyms: Ode
Terms within: Strophe, Antistrophe
Generic synonyms: Poem, Verse Form
Specialized synonyms: Ode
Terms within: Strophe, Antistrophe
5. Adjective. Used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range. "A lyric soprano"
6. Adjective. Relating to or being musical drama. "The lyric stage"
7. Adjective. Of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way). "Lyric poetry"
Definition of Lyric
1. a. Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp.
2. n. A lyric poem; a lyrical composition.
Definition of Lyric
1. a lyrical poem [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lyric
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