lyric
word
Definition
A lyric is the words of a song. In literature, it can also mean a type of poem that expresses personal feelings.
Usage & Nuances
'Lyric' as a noun most commonly refers to the words in a song (usually used in plural: 'lyrics'). As an adjective, 'lyric' describes poetry or writing that is emotional or expressive. Not to be confused with 'melody' (the tune). Say 'the lyrics of a song,' not 'the lyrics of a poem.'
Spanish: letra (de canción) - lírica (poesía)Portuguese (BR): letra (de música) - lírica (poesia)Portuguese (PT): letra (de música) - lírica (poesia)Chinese (Simplified): 歌词 - 抒情诗（文学）Chinese (Traditional): 歌詞 - 抒情詩（文學）Hindi: गीत के बोल - काव्यात्मक कविताArabic: كلمات الأغنية - شعر غنائيBengali: গানের কথা - কবিতা (ব্যক্তিগত অনুভূতির কবিতা)Russian: текст песни - лирика (поэма)Japanese: 歌詞 - 叙情詩Vietnamese: lời bài hát - thơ trữ tìnhKorean: 가사 - 서정시Turkish: şarkı sözü - lirik (şiir)Urdu: گیت کے بول - غنائی نظمIndonesian: lirik lagu - puisi lirik
Example Sentences
Can you understand the lyric of this song?
basic
His favorite part of the song is how the lyrics tell a story.
natural
The singer wrote the lyric for her new song.
basic
This poem is a beautiful lyric about love.
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I always look up the lyrics online after hearing a catchy song.
natural
Some people remember a whole song just by reading one lyric.
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