The lyrics
Example: I love singing the lyrics of my favorite song.
Definition
"The lyrics" are the words of a song, usually written to be sung along with music. They express the song's message, story, or emotions, and are essential to understanding and enjoying the song's meaning and mood.
Etymology
The phrase "the lyrics" comes from the Greek word 'lyrikos,' relating to the lyre, a stringed musical instrument used in ancient times. Originally referring to poetry meant to be sung, "lyrics" evolved to mean the words of a song. Did you know? The connection to the lyre highlights the close relationship between music and poetry.
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"The lyrics" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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