lyricist — a person who writes the words of songs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who writes the words of songs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/
Example Sentences
- The lyricist was stuck for three days trying to rhyme 'orange' with something meaningful.
- She started as a lyricist but now produces her own albums.
- The lyricist's coffee-stained notebook contained the words to a future Grammy-winning song.
lyricist
NOUN[/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/]
a person who writes the words of songs
The lyricist scribbles heartfelt verses on a napkin at the jazz cafe.
The lyricist created lyrics while the musician played the melody. (LYRIC + ARTIST → an artist who writes lyrics = lyricist)
The lyricist, artist, and musician worked together to create a beautiful song.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'lyre', a stringed musical instrument similar to a harp. The term evolved through 'lyric', meaning lyrical or relating to song lyrics, and was combined with the agent suffix '-ist' (one who practices or specializes in) to denote a person who writes song lyrics.
Breakdown
lyric (relating to songs or verse, from Greek lyre) + -ist (suffix denoting a person who practices or specializes in a particular activity or art form).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lyricist was stuck for three days trying to rhyme 'orange' with something meaningful.”
“She started as a lyricist but now produces her own albums.”
“The lyricist's coffee-stained notebook contained the words to a future Grammy-winning song.”
“Every successful pop star needs a good lyricist who can turn heartbreak into hit songs.”
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