English to English
adjective
- used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
A lyric soprano.
source: WordNet 3.0
- relating to or being musical drama
The lyric stage.
source: WordNet 3.0
- of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
Lyric poetry.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
His compositions always started with the lyrics.
He wrote both words and music.
The song uses colloquial language.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a short poem of songlike quality
source: WordNet 3.0
- A lyric poem; a lyrical composition.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- expressing deep emotion
The dancer's lyrical performance.
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- write lyrics for (a song)
source: WordNet 3.0
