Meaning of Lyric
the words of a popular song
In simple words: The words of a song.
Lyric in a sentence
- music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hart
How to use Lyric
Use 'lyric' when talking about music or poetry. It's more appropriate in neutral or formal contexts than informal ones. You wouldn't typically use it in everyday casual conversation unless discussing songs specifically.
Grammar pattern
lyric + object (e.g., 'lyric of a song')
Memory hint
Think of 'lyric' like 'lyric-al' music — it's all about the words in songs.
Related words
Collocations with Lyric
- write lyrics
- sing lyrics
- interpret lyrics
Opposites of Lyric
- instrumental
- nonverbal
Common mistakes with Lyric
- Confused with 'lyrics' — 'lyric' is singular, while 'lyrics' refers to the whole text.
- Using 'lyric' to refer to a poem instead of a song — it's mainly about songs.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'lyriks' or 'lyricks'.
Lyric appears in
Lyric in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كلمات أغنية
كلمات أغنية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গানের কথা
গানের কথা।
- GermanDeutsch
Liedtext
Die Worte eines Liedes.
- SpanishEspañol
Letra
Las palabras de una canción.
- Persianفارسی
ترانه
کلمات یک آهنگ.
- FrenchFrançais
Paroles
Les mots d'une chanson.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गीत के बोल
किसी गाने के बोल।
- ItalianItaliano
Testo
Le parole di una canzone.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Letra
As palavras de uma música.
- RussianРусский
Текст песни
Слова песни.
- Urduاردو
نظم
کسی گانے کے بول۔
- Chinese中文
Lyric
歌的歌词。
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Frequently asked questions about Lyric
What does Lyric mean?
The words of a song.
What is the definition of Lyric?
the words of a popular song
How do you use Lyric in a sentence?
music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hart
What are synonyms for Lyric?
Common alternatives include text, words, verse.
What is the opposite of Lyric?
Opposite meanings include instrumental, nonverbal.
What words go with Lyric?
It commonly pairs with write lyrics, sing lyrics, interpret lyrics.
What are common mistakes when using Lyric?
Confused with 'lyrics' — 'lyric' is singular, while 'lyrics' refers to the whole text. Using 'lyric' to refer to a poem instead of a song — it's mainly about songs. Incorrectly spelling it as 'lyriks' or 'lyricks'.
How do you pronounce Lyric?
US: /["/ˈlɪrɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɪrɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lyric?
Use 'lyric' when talking about music or poetry. It's more appropriate in neutral or formal contexts than informal ones. You wouldn't typically use it in everyday casual conversation unless discussing songs specifically.
What CEFR level is Lyric?
"Lyric" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.

