/ ˈlɪrɪk; NAmE / adjective , noun
■ adjective
1.
( of poetry ) expressing a person's personal feelings and thoughts
—compare epic
2.
connected with, or written for, singing
■ noun
1.
[ C ] a lyric poem
—compare epic
2.
lyrics [ pl. ] the words of a song :
music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hart
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent.: from French lyrique or Latin lyricus , from Greek lurikos , from lura lyre.