lyricism

American  

[lir-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈlɪr əˌsɪz əm /

noun

1. lyric character or style, as in poetry.

2. lyric feeling; enthusiasm, especially when unrestrained or exaggerated.

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lyricism British  

/ ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. the quality or style of lyric poetry

2. emotional or enthusiastic outpouring

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Other Word Forms

• nonlyricism noun

Etymology

Origin of lyricism

First recorded in 1750–60; lyric + -ism

Example Sentences

He pioneered the Afrobeat genre alongside drummer Tony Allen, blending West African rhythms, jazz, funk, highlife, extended improvisation, call-and-response vocals and politically charged lyricism.

From BBC

“There’s already a lyricism that exists in each of our lives,” he tells me.

From Los Angeles Times

From the start, Rocky has been most highly praised for his taste and aesthetic sense rather than raw rapping skill or lyricism, and his albums tend to be a showcase for his wide-ranging musical interests.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thomas’s youth within a melodious family helped shape his ear for poetry, and the prose of his yuletide memoir also pulses with a pleasing lyricism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nearly every track on the latest release signals transformation, in both its lyricism and its sonics.

From Los Angeles Times