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lyrics

UK

/ˈlɪr.ɪks/

US

/ˈlɪr.ɪks/

lyricsnoun

lyrics

pl

Pluralia tantum noun meaning the words of a song; singular 'lyric' is rare.

Translations

parolesSurtout au pluriel, pour les paroles d’une chanson.

I looked up the lyrics online so I could sing along.

J’ai cherché les paroles en ligne pour pouvoir chanter en même temps.

Definitions

The words of a song or other musical composition, considered collectively.

I looked up the lyrics online so I could sing along.

Poetic words intended to be sung; a song text.

Her lyrics are known for their vivid imagery.

lyricnoun

lyrics

pl

lyrics

pl

UK

/ˈlɪr.ɪk/

US

/ˈlɪr.ɪk/

Translations

poème lyriqueTerme littéraire pour un poème exprimant des émotions personnelles.

The anthology features a lyric on spring by Wordsworth.

L’anthologie présente un poème lyrique sur le printemps de Wordsworth.

parolesS’emploie surtout au pluriel pour désigner les paroles d’une chanson.

She memorized all the lyrics to her favorite song.

Elle a mémorisé toutes les paroles de sa chanson préférée.

Additional translations

lyriqueTerme littéraire pour désigner la poésie lyrique comme genre.

Definitions

The words of a song.

She memorized all the lyrics to her favorite song.

A poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often meant to be set to music.

The anthology features a lyric on spring by Wordsworth.

Lyric poetry regarded collectively as a literary genre, characterized by the expression of personal feelings or thoughts.

His research focuses on the development of the lyric in medieval Europe.

Synonyms

lyricadjective

Definitions

Expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.

The poet's lyric style captivated the audience with its emotional depth.

Denoting a light, melodic vocal range in opera or classical singing.

Her lyric soprano was praised for its purity and agility.

Relating to or characteristic of song or lyric poetry in general.

The composer turned to a more lyric style for his later works.