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

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