lyric meaning and definition

LYRIC noun

Definition of lyric (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: language, words
2. a short poem of songlike quality
   • synonyms: lyric poem

LYRIC verb

Definition of lyric (verb)

1. write lyrics for (a song)

LYRIC adjective

Definition of lyric (adjective)

1. expressing deep emotion
   • "the dancer's lyrical performance"
   • synonyms: lyrical
2. used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
   • "a lyric soprano"
   • antonym: dramatic
3. relating to or being musical drama
   • "the lyric stage"
4. of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
   • "lyric poetry"