Lyricist Meaning
/ˈlɪɹ.ɪsɪst/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who writes the lyrics of a song.
Sentence Examples
Who's your favorite lyricist?
Ziri is a lyricist.
The lyricist changed his mind over the years.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A person who writes the words for songs, but not the music, is called a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The famous ____ collaborated with many talented musicians to create some of the most popular songs today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English lyric Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English lyricist From lyric + -ist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A person who writes the words for songs, but not the music, is called a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The famous ____ collaborated with many talented musicians to create some of the most popular songs today.