2. Noun. (plural of lyric) ¹
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Definition of Lyrics
1. lyric [n] - See also: lyric
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lyrics
Literary usage of Lyrics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Manual of the Writings in Middle English, 1050-1400 by John Edwin Wells (1916)
"Vernon- Simeon lyrics; V. Christ on the Cross and the Compassion of Mary; VI;
... Nearly two hundred religious lyrics are dealt with in the following pages. ..."
2. Socratic Circles: Fostering Critical And Creative Thinking In Middle And by Matt Copeland (2005)
"... The Eagles "Fortunate Son" (song lyrics), Creedence Clearwater Revival Texts
Helpful for Connections to Romeo and Juliet "Teenager" (song lyrics), ..."
3. An Introduction to Poetry: For Students of English Literature by Raymond Macdonald Alden (1909)
"The first group, then, will be formed of the true song lyrics,—those which are
... These are more Song lyrics. purely emotional than those of other groups, ..."
4. English Literature: An Illustrated Record by Richard Garnett, Edmund Gosse (1905)
"Before this, in 1850, she had contributed to The Germ, under the pseudonym of
Ellen Alleyn, seven of the most beautiful of her lyrics, and at the age of ..."