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lyric

UK

/ˈlɪrɪk/

US

/ˈlɪrɪk/

lyricnoun

lyrics

pl

UK

/ˈlɪr.ɪk/

US

/ˈlɪr.ɪk/

Translations

текст песни

I can't remember the lyric of that song.

Я не могу вспомнить текст этой песни.

Additional translations

стихотворение

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

more lyric

Comp.

most lyric

Super.

UK

/ˈlɪrɪk/

US

/ˈlɪrɪk/

Translations

лирический

The poem has a very lyric quality to it.

Стихотворение имеет очень лирическое качество.

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.

Synonyms

lyricsnoun

lyric

lyrics

pl

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

Translations

текст песни

The lyrics of this ballad are very touching.

Текст этой баллады очень трогательный.

слова песни

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

Я нашёл слова песни в интернете, чтобы подпевать.

Additional translations

лирикав художественной критике; собир.

песенный тексткнижное или профессиональное употребление

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.