Lyrist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪɹɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lyrist is a noun meaning (music) A person who plays the lyre.
Meaning
(music) A person who plays the lyre.
More Meanings
- (music) lyricist
- A lyrical poet
Example Sentences
On “Kabibi” he connects breezily with the Tanzanian singer and thumb pianist Anania Ngoliga; on “Pakugyenda Balebauo,” also in Tanzania, he trades phrases with a lyrist named Warema Masiaga Cha Cha. The title track, which Mr. Fleck wrote in his own style, features the Malian ngoni players Bassekou Kouyate and Haruna Samake.
Word Forms
- lyrists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lutist, lyricist, lutenist, limericist, minstrel, luter.
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