Lyre: meaning, definitions and examples

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lyre

 

[ lษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

The lyre is a stringed musical instrument that dates back to ancient times. It typically consists of a soundbox, two arms, and a crossbar, with strings stretched between them. The lyre was a prominent instrument in ancient Greece, often associated with poetry and the arts, and was played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum. It has been used in various cultures around the world and remains a symbol of music and the muses.

Synonyms

harp, lyra

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Greeks played the lyre during festivals.
  • He composed beautiful melodies on his lyre.
  • The lyre featured prominently in the bard's performance.
  • Many historical ruins depict lyre players in ancient art.

Translations

Translations of the word "lyre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lyra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lyra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lira

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lyre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lira

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lyra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lyra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Œๆ‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lira

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lyra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lira

Etymology

The word 'lyre' originates from the Latin term 'lyra', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'ฮปฯฯฮฑ' (lyra). The Greeks adopted the instrument from the ancient Near East, where similar stringed instruments were played. The lyre was integral to Greek culture, especially in relation to their mythology and poetry, as it was believed to be a favorite of Apollo, the god of music, poetry, and the arts. Over centuries, the lyre evolved in its form and construction, influencing other string instruments, such as the harp. Its significance has persisted, finding a place not only in classical music but also in contemporary interpretations, cementing its legacy as a timeless symbol of musical expression.

Word Frequency Rank

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