Lyricism
(noun)
- The quality or style of poetry or music that expresses the personal feelings or thoughts of the writer or performer.
- The ability to express oneself in a musical or poetic way, characterized by a free and imaginative use of language.
Origin:
The term "lyricism" comes from the greek word "lyrikos" which means "singing to the lyre" and "lyrikos poiētēs" which means "lyric poet".
Examples:
- The singer's voice was filled with lyricism as she sang the emotional ballad.
- The poem's imagery and lyricism made it stand out from other works in the anthology.
- The composer's use of lyricism in the melody created a sense of nostalgia.
- The novel's lyrical prose made it a joy to read.
- The painter's use of color and brushstrokes added a sense of lyricism to the painting.