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lyric in WordNet English dictionary
noun- the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
"his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language"
lyric words language
- a short poem of songlike quality
lyric lyric poem
verb- write lyrics for (a song)
lyric
adjective- used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
"a lyric soprano"
lyric
- of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
"lyric poetry"
lyric
- relating to or being musical drama
"the lyric stage"
lyric
- expressing deep emotion
"the dancer's lyrical performance"
lyric lyrical
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