Lyricist (noun)

A person who writes the lyrics for songs or musicals.

Origin:

The term "lyricist" is derived from the word "lyric", which comes from the greek word "lyrikos" which means "singing to the lyre" and "lyrikos poiētēs" which means "lyric poet".

Examples:

1. The famous lyricist wrote the lyrics for many hit songs.
2. The lyricist collaborated with the composer to create the musical.
3. The lyricist's work was characterized by its emotional depth and poetic imagery.
4. The lyricist's words were set to music and performed by a band.
5. The successful lyricist had written lyrics for several albums and musicals.