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Lyric

Written text set to music.

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A lyric is a form of written text set to music, typically expressing emotions or storytelling through poetic language. It plays an essential role in songwriting and is commonly found across various musical genres.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪrɪk/

Etymology

The word 'lyric' comes from the Greek word lyrikos, referring to verse meant for singing.

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A lyric is like the words to a song, telling a story or sharing feelings through music.

Fun Facts

The oldest known lyric is the Sumerian Hymn to Inanna, dating back over 4000 years
Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 for his songwriting, highlighting lyrics as a literary art form
Some lyrics are considered iconic and have become part of popular culture

FAQ

What is a lyric? The words of a song
Who writes lyrics? Songwriters, often in collaboration with composers
What is lyrical poetry? Poetry that resembles song lyrics

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

poetry song

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

verse refrain

Meronyms — Parts or Components

stanza couplet

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

song musical composition

Indexes

artistic process musical element written language

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