What (who) is lyricist - definition
WRITER WHO SPECIALIZES IN WRITING SONG LYRICS
Lyricists; Lyrist; Singer-lyricist
lyricist
(lyricists)
A lyricist is someone who writes the words for modern songs or for musicals.
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lyricist
¦ noun a person who writes the words to popular songs.
lyrist
¦ noun
1. 'l???r?st a person who plays the lyre.
2. 'l?r?st a lyric poet.
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Lyricist
A lyricist is a person who writes lyrics (the spoken words), as opposed to a composer, who writes the song's music which may include but not limited to the melody, harmony, arrangement and accompaniment.
Pronunciation examples for lyricist
1. He's a brilliant lyricist.
Kelly Jones - Stereophonics Lead Singer in Conversation _ Talks at Google
2. And the lyricist wrote--
Exclusive Concert with Maestro Amjad Ali Khan + Sons _ Talks at Google
3. hype man to lyricist, lyricist to Flavor Flav.
Telling Your Authentic Story _ Ryan Williams _ Talks at Google
4. with a lyricist, Irshad Kamil.
Ragini Shankar _ The Singing Violin _ Talks at Google
5. who was a great lyricist.
Good Vibrations - My Life as a Beach Boy _ Mike Love _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of lyricist
1. A lyricist who believes in delivering nothing BUT the best....
2. Parkanova teamed up with lyricist Jan Vycital on the song.
3. What’s the extra something that a lyricist brings?
4. Then, you get the right composer, the right lyricist.
5. Lyricist–librettist Hammerstein‘s career–long concern was what happens when love meets racism.