lyrics

Noun

Meaning

lyrics

plural of lyric

lyrics pl (plural only)

The words to a song (or other vocal music).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

poesy songbook poetics script poetry verse lyric lyricism text libretto reinterpretation versification balladry words

Related terms

lyricist

Phrases with the word

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Examples

Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. Hans Christian Andersen

We human beings are tuned such that we crave great melody and great lyrics. And if somebody writes a great song, it's timeless that we as humans are going to feel something for that and there's going to be a real appreciation. Art Garfunkel

Imagination is the key to my lyrics. The rest is painted with a little science fiction. Jimi Hendrix

One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music. Stephen Sondheim

China National anthem Chinese & English lyrics. Chinese Proverb

The lyrics of the national anthem of the Czech Republic:. Czechoslovakian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

lyricologist lyricology lyricon lyrid lyrie lyriferous