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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLyricist
/ˈlɪr.ɪ.sɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who writes the words to songs.
"The lyricist crafted beautiful verses that resonated with the audience." - 2
A writer of lyrics, especially in popular music.
"Many famous singers collaborate with a talented lyricist to create their hits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lyricist' originates from the word 'lyric', which comes from the Greek 'lyrikos', meaning 'of the lyre'. The word evolved through Latin and Old French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting the artistic and musical context of poetry and song.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lyricist" is said worldwide
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parolier
Transliteration: parolier
"Le parolier a écrit des mots émouvants pour la chanson."
Texter
Transliteration: Tekster
"Der Texter hat die besten Zeilen für das Lied geschrieben."
paroliere
Transliteration: paroliere
"Il paroliere ha creato una canzone indimenticabile."
letrista
Transliteration: letrista
"El letrista escribió una letra conmovedora para la canción."
letrista
Transliteration: letrista
"O letrista compôs versos que tocaram o coração do público."
गीतकार
Transliteration: geetkar
"गीतकार ने गाने के लिए भावनात्मक शब्द लिखे।"
歌词作者
Transliteration: gēcí zuòzhě
"这位歌词作者为歌曲创作了动人的歌词。"
작사가
Transliteration: jaksaga
"작사가가 노래의 가사를 썼습니다."
作詞家
Transliteration: sakushika
"その作詞家は素晴らしい歌詞を書きました。"
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