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

The live-to-film concert will present an orchestral performance of the score from John Powell and Stephen Schwartz, who also helmed music and lyrics. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

And the most popular musical group, in terms of how frequently their songs and lyrics appear in the scientific literature, is The Beatles, according to a new paper published in the journal PLoS ONE. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Waffle House is a staple of Southern culture, appearing in song lyrics and on movie screens, and even serving as a federal barometer for severe weather events. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026

When pressed about the meaning of his gobbledigook lyrics, Noel is fond of saying that the meaning comes from 60,000 people singing the words together with all their hearts. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Protest albums always run the risk of relying too much on the lyrics instead of making music that people will actually listen to. — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026

Less pleading and more of a warning, Beyoncé’s version of the beloved hit features different lyrics and an introduction that directly references the original track. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The Australian singer-songwriter seeks to strike a balance between life’s contradictions, desires and messes through raw lyrics, deceptively relaxed jangle rock and woozy folk-pop. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Some lawmakers assert that the lyrics in these songs promote violence, including Mexico City lawmakers who, in May, passed a law barring the songs from being played at public events. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026