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I want to make an album with just great beats and big vocals and just amazing lyrics.
Tessanne Chin

Meaning of "lyrics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LYRICS

lyrics  [ˈlɪrɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LYRICS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lyrics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LYRICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lyrics

Lyrics

Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, as a "librettist". The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of expression.

Definition of lyrics in the English dictionary

The definition of lyrics in the dictionary is the words of a popular song.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LYRICS


archaeopteryx
ˌɑːkɪˈɒptərɪks
Asterix
ˈæstərɪks
Balearics
ˌbælɪˈærɪks
Beatrix
ˈbiːətrɪks
Bellatrix
ˈbɛlətrɪks
biometrics
baɪəˈmɛtrɪks
BRICs
brɪks
dominatrix
ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks
econometrics
ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks
electrics
ɪˈlɛktrɪks
geriatrics
ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪks
Hendrix
ˈhɛndrɪks
matrix
ˈmeɪtrɪks
mediatrix
ˌmiːdɪˈeɪtrɪks
metempirics
ˌmɛtɛmˈpɪrɪks
metrics
ˈmɛtrɪks
obstetrics
ɒbˈstɛtrɪks
oryx
ˈɒrɪks
paediatrics
ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks
pediatrics
ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LYRICS

lyra viol
Lyrae
lyrate
lyrated
lyrately
lyre
lyrebird
lyric
lyric writer
lyrical
lyrically
lyricism
lyricist
lyricize
lyricon
lyriform
lyrism
lyrist
Lysander
lysate

WORDS THAT END LIKE LYRICS

catoptrics
cliometrics
combinatorics
dioptrics
furnishing fabrics
gyniatrics
hysterics
isometrics
kinesiatrics
morphometrics
physiatrics
plyometrics
psychogeriatrics
psychometrics
sabermetrics
sferics
spherics
theatrics
zoiatrics

Synonyms and antonyms of lyrics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LYRICS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lyrics» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lyrics

Translation of «lyrics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LYRICS

Find out the translation of lyrics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lyrics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lyrics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

歌词
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

letra
570 millions of speakers

English

lyrics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गीत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَلِمَاتُ الْأُغْنِيَةِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

слова песни
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

letra de música
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গানের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

paroles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lyrics
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Liedertext
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

抒情詩
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

서정시
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lirik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lời bài hát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாடல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şarkı sözleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

testo di una canzone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poematy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

текст пісні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vers
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στίχοι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lyrics
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lyrik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lyrikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lyrics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LYRICS»

The term «lyrics» is very widely used and occupies the 2.574 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LYRICS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lyrics» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lyrics» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lyrics

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10 QUOTES WITH «LYRICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lyrics.
1
Ryan Adams
I have found in black metal the lyrics are profoundly beautiful... a pathos and mythos at the same time.
2
Kiran Ahluwalia
When a song came on the radio that I wanted to learn, my mother would quickly write down the lyrics for me. Soon after, I would be singing it.
3
Brody Armstrong
I really wanted to work hard on my lyrics.
4
Matt Berninger
When it comes to lyrics, I just write down a lot of things, and only a very tiny fraction of it, I think, is any good.
5
Win Butler
Our music may sound big emotionally, but that's more to do with the playing, the level of musicianship and the full-on energy. Often, the lyrics are often quite small and focused.
6
Brandi Carlile
I've read and heard that some of the most inspiring vocal interpreters adhere habitually to one rule: Always think the lyrics as you're singing them, so that the sentiment is always appropriate and heartfelt.
7
Tracy Chapman
Some things remain fragments, just the lyrics and melodies or a line or two or a verse.
8
Tessanne Chin
I want to make an album with just great beats and big vocals and just amazing lyrics.
9
Josephine de La Baume
Acting and making music are quite complementary. Acting relies on someone else's writing and direction; writing music or lyrics doesn't. But they are both creative and personal in completely different ways.
10
Danielle Dax
I want to suggest a feeling. It's ridiculous to assume you can state an opinion. Somebody else can never relate to the lyric in the same way because their whole experience is different. You can only suggest, then people add their own history and experience to the lyrics.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LYRICS»

Discover the use of lyrics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lyrics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Writing Better Lyrics
Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades.
Pat Pattison, 2010
2
The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics
The lyrics from 206 classic Beatles' songs are interspersed among autobiographical commentary and observations by the four Beatles and illustrations that evoke the pop culture of the 1960s
Alan Aldridge, 1969
3
Understand Rap: Explanations of Confusing Rap Lyrics You and ...
Enter Understand Rap, a very funny pop-cultural reference book based on the website of the same name, which precisely explains the confusing lyrics and terms used in rap songs using language that even the most un-hip person can understand.
William Buckholz, 2011
4
Mirza Ghalib: Selected Lyrics and Letters
This should enable the non-Urdu-knowing reader to have a feel and flavour of the Urdu text. In addition, the book contains a critical-cum-biographical introduction which is comprehensive, well-documented, and insightful.
‎2005
5
Lyrics
Featuring the lyrics to over 100 songs, a foreword by Tori herself, and original artwork by Hern Leonhard, this beautiful, collectible book is a must for all Tori Amos fans.
Tori Amos, 2001
6
Lyrics
Presents lyrics for a selection of songs written by the rock musician Sting that appeared on the albums "Outlandos D'Amour" through "Sacred Love" by his band The Police, along with his commentary.
Sting (Musician), 2007
7
Complete Lyrics
This complete collection of Nick Cave lyrics spans his entire career, from his writing for The Birthday Party through the highly acclaimed Murder Ballads and The Boatman's Call to new albums No More Shall We Part, Nocturama, Abattoir Blues ...
Nick Cave, 2007
8
Lyrics
From the first Police album, Outlandos D'Amour, through Sacred Love, here are the collected lyrics written by Sting, along with his commentary. From the Hardcover edition.
Sting, 2009
9
100 Lyrics : Gulzar
The 100 lyrics in this volume, published to coincide with Gulzar's seventy-fifth birthday, are handpicked by Gulzar himself, and represent his most memorable compositions of all time.
Gulazāra, 2009
10
Medieval English Lyrics: A Critical Anthology
Contains over 180 poems, songs, and carols of medieval England in Middle English with extensive linguistic and critical notes.
Reginald Thorne Davies, 1964

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LYRICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lyrics is used in the context of the following news items.
1
'Masaan' Music Review: Interesting, Fresh Lyrics but with Abstruse …
The concept behind the lyrics (“Tu Kisi Rail Se Guzarti Hai / Main Kisi Pul Sa Thartharata Hoon” and also “Mann Kasturi Re / Jag Dasturi Re”) is ... «India West, Jul 15»
2
Songlines: match the lyrics with the songs in Mikey Cahill's weekly …
Think you know your music? See if you can pick the song and the artist from a snippet of lyrics in this quiz compiled by the Herald Sun's Mikey ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
3
Hip Hop Lyrics On Classic Art Make For A Brilliant T-Shirt Design by …
Genius brand Fly Art pay homage to both brilliant hip hop lyrics and iconic paintings of yore by printing the former on the latter, with pretty ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
4
Rap lyrics or Facebook threat? Act of violence then flee to Pakistan …
Defense attorney Ellen Domph told Monday's hearing that Khan's words weren't serious. She even suggested they could have been rap lyrics. «Emirates 24/7, Jul 15»
5
Before heading to the festival, know the lineup and the lyrics
Don't forget about song lyrics — you don't want to find yourself in the crowd humming along to a rock anthem when you don't know the words. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
6
Want to write the song of the summer? Keep the lyrics simple …
Easy vocabulary and frequently repeated lyrics are key, say California researchers who analyzed decades of Billboard charts to find out what ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
7
Never Stop Adding Lyrics To The Legend Of Zelda Theme
Animation Domination High-Def takes a stab at adding words The Legend of Zelda's classic overworld theme, and while it covers all the ... «Kotaku, Jul 15»
8
Lana Del Rey Lyrics Rewritten To Be Slightly Happier, Because We …
It makes you wonder what Lana Del Rey lyrics would be like if, instead of penning complicated lyrics about her melancholy, she tried to be like all the other pop ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
9
Lyrics and music fuel 'Matilda's' magic | Fresno Bee
Lyrics and music fuel 'Matilda's' magic. National touring production of popular Broadway musical makes a stop at San Francisco's Orpheum ... «Fresno Bee, Jul 15»
10
5 Seconds of Summer 'She's Kinda Hot' Review: Quirky Guitars …
5 Seconds of Summer 'She's Kinda Hot' Review: Quirky Guitars & Lyrics Lead New Album. by Carolyn Menyes Jul 17, 2015 10:00 AM EDT. Share on ... «Music Times, Jul 15»

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