Definition of lyrica

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1. lyric [ n ] the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
Examples: "his compositions always started with the lyrics" "he wrote both words and music" "the song uses colloquial language"

Used in print:

(The Providence Journal...)

with music and lyrics by Frank_Loesser , directed by Christopher_Hewett , choreography by Peter_Conlow , musical direction by Samuel_Matlowsky .

The book is by Jerome_Weidman and George_Abbott , music by Jerry_Bock , lyrics by Sheldon_Harnick , choreography by Peter_Gennaro , scenery , costumes and lighting by William and Jean_Eckart , musical direction by Jack_Elliott , and the production was directed by Mr._Abbott .

Such fascinating novelties in the score as the fugual treatment of `` On_the_Side_of_the_Angels '' and `` Politics_and_Poker '' were handled splendidly , and I thought Rudy_Bond and his band of tuneful ward-heelers made `` Little_Tin_Box '' even better than it was done by the New_York cast ; all the words of its clever lyrics came_through with perfect clarity .

(Francis Pollini, Night....)

The music arrived , taking him , its rhythm stroked him , snaked all through him , the lyrics lifted him , took him from one magic isle to another , stopping briefly at each .

(Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)

For_the_first_time in his life he forgot the lyrics midway through and had to cover_up by humming the rest .

Synonyms lyric words language lyrics Related Terms text love_lyric song

2. lyric [ a ] expressing deep personal emotion
Examples: "the dancer's lyrical performance"

Used in print:

(High Fidelity, 11:10...)

The lyric beauties of Schubert 's Trout_Quintet - its elemental rhythms and infectious melodies - make it a source of pure pleasure for almost all music listeners .

Steinberg obviously has concluded that it is the lyric element which must dominate in this score , and he manages at_times to create the effect of the whole orchestra bursting into song .

(Octavia Waldo, A Cup of the Sun....)

It was a face that had lost its childlike softness and was beginning to fold within its fragile features a harshness that belied the lyric lines of its contours .

Synonyms lyric lyrical Related Terms emotional

3. lyric [ a ] (music; of a singer or singing voice) being light in volume and modest in range
Examples: "a lyric soprano"

Used in print:

(High Fidelity, 11:10...)

Steinberg obviously has concluded that it is the lyric element which must dominate in this score , and he manages at_times to create the effect of the whole orchestra bursting into song .

Synonyms lyric Related Terms dramatic music coloratura

4. lyric [ v ] write lyrics for (a song)

Synonyms lyric Related Terms write relyric poetry

5. lyric [ a ] of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
Examples: "lyric poetry"