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lyricthe words of a song, especially a pop song

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the words of a song, especially a pop song

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪrɪk/

Korean meaning: 노래의 가사

Korean pronunciation: **리**릭

Example Sentences

  • The rapper forgot his lyrics during the live performance and started beatboxing instead.
  • Shakespeare's lyric sonnets express deep emotions about love and beauty.
  • She googled the lyrics because she'd been singing 'hold me closer, Tony Danza' instead of 'tiny dancer' for years.

lyric

NOUN

//ˈlɪrɪk//

the words of a song, especially a pop song

lyric concept
💡 Concept

A singer performs using her handwritten lyric sheet in the studio

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lyric rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Write the lyric quick, then find the perfect trick!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪrɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪrɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootlyr
Suffix--ic

Origin

그리스 신화의 리라(lyre)라는 현악기에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 그리스에서는 리라 반주에 맞춰 시를 낭송했기 때문에, 음악과 함께하는 시를 'lyric'이라고 불렀습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rapper forgot his lyrics during the live performance and started beatboxing instead.

Shakespeare's lyric sonnets express deep emotions about love and beauty.

😄 Fun example

She googled the lyrics because she'd been singing 'hold me closer, Tony Danza' instead of 'tiny dancer' for years.

The songwriter's lyrics resonated with millions of listeners worldwide.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

versewordstextpoetrysong

Antonyms

instrumentalwordless

Related

melodyrhythmsongwriterballadversechorusstanza