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lyricista 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.
💡 Concept

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)
🧠 Mnemonic

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.
🎵 Rhyme

The lyricist, artist, and musician worked together to create a beautiful song.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/

🌳Etymology

Rootlyric
Suffix--ist

🎵Rhyme

artistguitaristpianist
artist
guitarist
pianist

🔗Collocations

famous lyricist
talented lyricist
lyricist and composer
work as a lyricist
hire a lyricist
professional lyricist

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

songwriterwordsmithpoetlibrettist

Antonyms

composerinstrumentalist

Related

musicianartistsongwritercomposerpoetwriter

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