Definition of "lyric"
- adjective
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.
Of, or relating to a writer of such poetry.
Lyrical.
Having a light singing voice of modest range.
Of, or relating to musical drama and opera.
Melodious.
Of, or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp).
- noun
A lyric poem.
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.
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