Synonyms of lyrics

lyrics

noun

plural of lyric

1

as in poems

a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect

would you care to read your short lyric aloud?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poems
• songs
• verses
• sonnets
• runes
• rhymes
• ballads
• poetries
• psalms
• epigrams
• odes
• limericks
• elegies
• madrigals
• pastorals
• haiku
• jingles
• dithyrambs
• eclogues
• triolets
• idylls
• pastorales
• epics
• English sonnets
• villanelles
• georgics
• poesies
• lays
• rondeaux
• senryu
• epodes
• tankas
• laments
• versifications
• clerihews
• eposes
• rondelles
• rondelets
• anacreontics
• vers libres
• epopees
• blank verses
• free verses
• minstrelsies

2

as in songs

a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment

the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• songs
• ballads
• vocals
• hymns
• anthems
• jingles
• ditties
• lullabies
• choruses
• carols
• psalms
• lays
• cantatas
• chorales
• spirituals
• serenades
• medleys
• dirges
• chants
• arias
• blues
• canticles
• paeans
• requiems
• folk songs
• part-songs
• madrigals
• standards
• chansons
• hallelujahs
• rockers
• glees
• art songs
• chanteys
• motets
• laments
• remixes
• drinking songs
• noels
• descants
• torch songs
• croons
• pops
• threnodies
• rounds
• fight songs
• roundelays
• barcaroles
• covers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lyrics

Thompson will be joined by singer-songwriter Gary Clark, providing the music, with original lyrics by both her and Clark. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

His creative, direct lyrics and distinctive performance style serve as powerful assets in his bid to win over the public. — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Garcia lends the whole song theater-kid interpretation, essentially acting out the lyrics in pantomime, grasping out in front of her, clutching her face. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

That inspired her blazing recent mixtape, Eternal, which traffics in big beats, exclamatory vocals, and thoughtful lyrics about the pleasures of being in a moveable, danceable body. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

Ronson also contributed images of Winehouse’s handwritten lyrics from his archives. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

Featuring a book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, the original production made stars of Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine and Jennifer Holliday and earned 13 Tony Award nominations, winning six. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose poetic lyrics spoke to the American experience, died Tuesday, her family announced. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Its body-moving riff and playfully randy lyrics have made the track a regular on FM rock playlists for half a century. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026