lyricistnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈlɪr.ɪ.sɪst/us/ˈlɪr.ə.sɪst/someone who writes words for songs, especially pop songs
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Musicians
- accompanist
- arrange
- bandleader
- bandmaster
- bandsman
- drummer
- fiddler
- flautist
- flutist
- guitarist
- one-hit wonder
- one-man band
- organ grinder
- organist
- pandit
- timpanist
- trombone
- trumpeter
- violinist
- violist
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Examples from literature
- The lyricist wrote lyrics for the music in many Broadway musicals.
- There are many composers and lyricists who became famous for making music for Broadway shows.