lyric

Definition (noun): the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

Example: his compositions always started with the lyrics

Definition (noun): the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

Example: he wrote both words and music

Definition (noun): the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

Example: the song uses colloquial language

Definition (noun): a short poem of songlike quality

Definition (verb): write lyrics for (a song)

Definition (adjective): expressing deep emotion

Example: the dancer’s lyrical performance

Definition (adjective): used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range

Example: a lyric soprano

Definition (adjective): relating to or being musical drama

Example: the lyric stage

Definition (adjective): of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)

Example: lyric poetry