lyrist

English

Etymology 1

From lyre +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laɪɹɪst/
• Rhymes: -aɪɹɪst

Noun

lyrist (plural lyrists)

1. (music) A person who plays the lyre.
   • 2009 March 2, The New York Times, “New CDs”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     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.

Etymology 2

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɪɹɪst/

Noun

lyrist (plural lyrists)

1. (music) lyricist
2. A lyrical poet