Lyric: meaning, definitions and examples

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lyric

[ ˈlɪrɪk ]

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music

The words of a song, especially a popular song

Synonyms

songtext, text, words

Examples of usage

She writes beautiful lyrics for her songs
The singer forgot the lyrics during the performance

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poetry

A poem, especially one that expresses the writer's emotions

Synonyms

ode, poem, verse

Examples of usage

She penned down a heartfelt lyric about love and loss
The poet's lyrics were praised for their depth and beauty

Translations

Translations of the word "lyric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 letra

🇮🇳 गीत के बोल

🇩🇪 Liedtext

🇮🇩 lirik

🇺🇦 текст пісні

🇵🇱 tekst piosenki

🇯🇵 歌詞 (かし)

🇫🇷 paroles

🇪🇸 letra

🇹🇷 şarkı sözleri

🇰🇷 가사 (歌詞)

🇸🇦 كلمات الأغنية

🇨🇿 text písně

🇸🇰 text piesne

🇨🇳 歌词 (gēcí)

🇸🇮 besedilo pesmi

🇮🇸 lagatexti

🇰🇿 ән мәтіні

🇬🇪 სიმღერის ტექსტი

🇦🇿 mahnı sözləri

🇲🇽 letra

Word origin

The word 'lyric' originated from the Greek word 'lyrikos', meaning 'singing to the lyre'. It was initially used to refer to poetry that was meant to be sung with a lyre accompaniment. Over time, the term evolved to include any emotional or expressive poetry, as well as the words of a song. In modern usage, 'lyric' is commonly associated with the words of a song or a poem that conveys personal emotions or experiences.