lyricist

/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlir-ə-sist/ (ame, mw)

lyricist — noun

  • lyricistsingular
  • lyricistsplural

1. someone whose work is creating the words that singers perform in songs, especial

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone whose work is creating the words that singers perform in songs, especially in pop music or musicals.

例句

Megan became the band's lyricist after writing a strong new chorus.

become + the lyricist for a group

Rodrigo thanked the lyricist who rewrote the final verse before the recording session.

the lyricist who + past verb

同義詞
  • songwriter

    broader term; a songwriter may create both words and music

  • librettist

    writes the words for an opera or musical stage work; more specialized

  • poet

    writes poems in general, not specifically songs meant to be sung

文法句型

work as a lyricist

become a lyricist

lyricist for + band/show/film

用法筆記

Often contrasted with composer: the lyricist writes the words, while the composer writes the music. In pop and musical theatre, one person may do both jobs.

常見錯誤

❌She is the lyrics writer for the band.
✅She is the lyricist for the band.
💡English normally uses lyricist, not lyrics writer, for this job.
❌The lyricist wrote the melody for the chorus.
✅The lyricist wrote the words for the chorus, and the composer wrote the melody.
💡A lyricist is responsible for the words, not the tune.