used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range; a lyric soprano'
relating to or being musical drama; the lyric stage'
of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way); lyric poetry'
lyric (adj.)
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
a short poem of songlike quality
[ Syn: lyric poem ]
lyric (n.)
expressing deep emotion; the dancers lyrical performance
[ Syn: lyrical ]
lyric (adj.)
write lyrics for (a song)