Word Noun
lyricist
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɫɪɹɪsɪst/ UK /lˈɪɹɪsˌɪst/ lyri·cist UK spelling lyricists
Definition
n.a person who writes the words of a song. They work with a composer to create the text that singers perform.
n.a person who writes the words of a song or musical composition. Often works in collaboration with a composer to ensure the text fits the musical structure.
Examples
“The lyricist wrote the words for the new pop song.”
“After the composer finished the melody, the lyricist began crafting verses that matched the song's emotional tone.”
“A successful lyricist must possess both a deep understanding of poetic structure and the ability to convey complex emotions within the constraints of a specific musical meter.”
Etymology
From lyric + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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