LYRIC

Source: 566, 567

lyric. Lyric, a. pertaining, like or singing, to a harp

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{ Lyr″ic (?), Lyr″ic‐al (?), } a. [[L. lyricus, Gr. �: cf. F. lyrique. See Lyre.]] 1. 1. Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp.
2. 2. Fitted to be sung to the lyre; hence, also, appropriate for song; — said especially of poetry which expresses the individual emotions of the poet. “Sweet lyric song.” Milton.