lyrism

American  

[lir-iz-uhm] / ˈlɪr ɪz əm /

noun

1. lyricism.

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lyrism British  

/ ˈlɪrɪzəm /

noun

1. the art or technique of playing the lyre

2. a less common word for lyricism

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Etymology

Origin of lyrism

From the Greek word lyrismós, dating back to 1855–60. See lyre, -ism

Example Sentences

The enthusiasm of Gautier's party was justified by splendours of lyrism and of oratory; but Hugo's play is ill-constructed, and the characters are beings of a fantastic world.

From A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. by Gosse, Edmund

There is, however, a lyrism, personal and modern, in the prophetic inspiration of the High Priest, and Racine anticipated that his boldness in presenting this might be censured by his contemporaries.

From A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. by Gosse, Edmund

But one feels all the time that his creations are only individual monologues; he cannot escape from the bounds of a subjective lyrism.

From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

The lyrism of the evening was in the cellar at present, and was not to be drawn from that retreat just yet....

From Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know by Dickinson, Asa Don

Lyrism is the keynote of the work, a passionate lyrism, with a note of self-absorption, suppressed feeling—truly Slavic, this shyness!—and a concentration that is remarkable even for Chopin.

From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James