Main entry: lyric, lyric poem
Definition: a short poem of songlike quality
Main entry: lyric, language, words
Definition: the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
Usage: his compositions always started with the lyrics; he wrote both words and music; the song uses colloquial language
Main entry: lyric
Definition: write lyrics for (a song)
Definition: expressing deep emotion
Usage: the dancer's lyrical performance
Main entry: lyric
Definition: used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
Usage: a lyric soprano
Main entry: lyric
Definition: of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
Usage: lyric poetry
Main entry: lyric
Definition: relating to or being musical drama
Usage: the lyric stage