Lyricist: meaning, definitions and examples

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lyricist

 

[ ˈlɪr.ɪ.sɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A lyricist is a person who writes the words for songs, especially for musicals or popular music.

Synonyms

poet, songwriter, wordsmith

Examples of usage

  • He is known as one of the greatest lyricists of all time.
  • The lyricist collaborated with the composer to create a beautiful song.

Translations

Translations of the word "lyricist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 letrista

🇮🇳 गीतकार

🇩🇪 Texter

🇮🇩 penulis lirik

🇺🇦 пісняр

🇵🇱 autor tekstów piosenek

🇯🇵 作詞家

🇫🇷 parolier

🇪🇸 letrista

🇹🇷 şarkı sözü yazarı

🇰🇷 작사가

🇸🇦 كاتب كلمات الأغاني

🇨🇿 textař

🇸🇰 textár

🇨🇳 作词人

🇸🇮 pesnik

🇮🇸 textahöfundur

🇰🇿 әншілер

🇬🇪 ტექსტების ავტორი

🇦🇿 mahnı sözləri yazarı

🇲🇽 letrista

Word origin

The term 'lyricist' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'lyric' which refers to the words of a song. Lyricists play a crucial role in the music industry by crafting meaningful and catchy lyrics that resonate with audiences. Over the years, lyricists have been celebrated for their ability to capture emotions and tell stories through their words.

See also: lyrical, lyricize.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,521 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.