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?

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2
as in songs
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing

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Recent Examples of lyrics Still, the fandoms that are most likely to post emo lyrics or examine the most devastating lines could have a slightly inflated score. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Considering the cross-generational appeal of Orzabal’s songs, being allowed a peek into the experiences that informed his lyrics and the creation of the music is a rare treat. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 K-pop group Aespa is brash by nature, releasing songs with punchy lyrics and heavy on the bass. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Christina Aguilera was criticized over her performance at the start of Super Bowl XLV in 2011, which saw her mix up key lyrics during the tune. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The lyrics may be sparse with fashion references, but Charli saves plenty of room for clothes in the 42-minute companion film released alongside the album. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 In November, the German court ruling in favor of GEMA over its challenge to OpenAI’s use of song lyrics. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 July 2026 Since then, fans have been speculating about the meaning behind the lyrics. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Compared with the blues styles of other Southern regions, Delta blues was distinguished by its emotional intensity, which was projected through the lyrics of the songs and underscored by the players’ often aggressive attack on the guitar strings. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
  1. poems
  2. songs
  3. ballads
  4. vocals
  5. hymns
Noun
  • Nearly fifty years later, Saxberger’s early burst of literary promise is long forgotten, as are the poems themselves.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Jodie Hollander’s poems have appeared in or are forthcoming in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, The Yale Review, The Harvard Review, Poetry and elsewhere.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of poems
Noun
  • The lessons of the civil rights movement, the language and songs of homelands, our stories, music and cuisines, have so much power.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The project is built around songs that have maintained relevance in the cultural mainstream for decades, pairing each with a different collaborator.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of songs
Noun
  • Much of Tulu literature and folklore has been preserved through oral tradition, especially epic ballads called paddanas.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Those digital Mellotrons balanced against Wilson’s dry 2000s alt-rock production cast Åkerfeldt’s ballads into a searching, uncanny drift at the outskirts of the metal landscape.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • The project offers more of those syrupy melodics, with Shimmy’s distinct, saxophone-like vocals guiding listeners through a romantic landscape.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Readily available stem separators automatically split a complete song into vocals, instruments, bass, and drums, commenters noted.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocals
Noun
  • Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • One of six children, Tyler grew up idolizing Tina Turner and Janis Joplin and singing hymns in the Anglican church her parents attended.
    — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of hymns

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