Definition of "Lyric" :

noun: a short poem of songlike quality

noun: the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

"His compositions always started with the lyrics."

verb: write lyrics for (a song)

adjective: expressing deep emotion

"The dancer's lyrical performance."

adjective: used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range

"A lyric soprano."

adjective: of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)

"Lyric poetry."

adjective: relating to or being musical drama

"The lyric stage."