lyric

(noun) the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number. Synonyms: words, language. Examples: "His compositions always started with the lyrics." "He wrote both words and music." "The song uses colloquial language."

(noun) a short poem of songlike quality. Synonyms: lyric poem.

(verb) write lyrics for (a song).

(adj) expressing deep emotion. Synonyms: lyrical. Example: "The dancer's lyrical performance."

(adj) used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range. Synonyms: lyric (vs. dramatic). Example: "A lyric soprano."

(adj) relating to or being musical drama. Example: "The lyric stage."

(adj) of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way). Example: "Lyric poetry."