Lyre
noun
A musical instrument from ancient times, shaped like a small harp.
The ancient Greeks often used the lyre for accompaniment in recitations of epic poetry.
noun
An emblem or insignia representing a lyre, especially in ancient or classical contexts.
The lyre was stamped on the coins of the ancient Athenian city-state.
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Historical
noun
Part of a stringed musical instrument where the strings are attached, shaped like a lyre.
The lyre of the piano is responsible for supporting the pedals.
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Technical
noun
A musical instrument from ancient times, shaped like a small harp.
The ancient Greeks often used the lyre for accompaniment in recitations of epic poetry.
noun
An emblem or insignia representing a lyre, especially in ancient or classical contexts.
The lyre was stamped on the coins of the ancient Athenian city-state.
Usage tips
Historical
noun
Part of a stringed musical instrument where the strings are attached, shaped like a lyre.
The lyre of the piano is responsible for supporting the pedals.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Music
The lyre was played in ancient Greece, suggesting a historical or mythological context when mentioned.
The poet sang of heroes and gods, his voice woven with the sound of a lyre.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetry Companion
Lyres were traditionally used to accompany the recitation of poems, indicating a musical poetry reading.
She recited Homer's verses to the gentle plucking of a lyre.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
A lyre might symbolize artistic traditions, especially relevant in discussions about classical music or history.
The orchestra's emblem features a lyre, signifying its classical music heritage.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Music
The lyre was played in ancient Greece, suggesting a historical or mythological context when mentioned.
The poet sang of heroes and gods, his voice woven with the sound of a lyre.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetry Companion
Lyres were traditionally used to accompany the recitation of poems, indicating a musical poetry reading.
She recited Homer's verses to the gentle plucking of a lyre.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
A lyre might symbolize artistic traditions, especially relevant in discussions about classical music or history.
The orchestra's emblem features a lyre, signifying its classical music heritage.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Music
The lyre was played in ancient Greece, suggesting a historical or mythological context when mentioned.
The poet sang of heroes and gods, his voice woven with the sound of a lyre.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetry Companion
Lyres were traditionally used to accompany the recitation of poems, indicating a musical poetry reading.
She recited Homer's verses to the gentle plucking of a lyre.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
A lyre might symbolize artistic traditions, especially relevant in discussions about classical music or history.
The orchestra's emblem features a lyre, signifying its classical music heritage.
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The tragic myth of...
Orpheus was overcome with a grief the human world could not contain, and so he decided he would journey to the land of the dead, a place from which no living creature had ever returned, to rescue his beloved. When Orpheus reached the gates of the underworld, he began to strum his lyre.
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Stalked by a Polar Bear...
lyre has always actually moved away from us and kept a personal distance and right at the moment it's the first time in the last year of being with her that she's actually turned around and come towards us and her it's her body movement and their stance that worries
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The tragic myth of...
Orpheus was overcome with a grief the human world could not contain, and so he decided he would journey to the land of the dead, a place from which no living creature had ever returned, to rescue his beloved. When Orpheus reached the gates of the underworld, he began to strum his lyre.
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Stalked by a Polar Bear...
lyre has always actually moved away from us and kept a personal distance and right at the moment it's the first time in the last year of being with her that she's actually turned around and come towards us and her it's her body movement and their stance that worries
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Quote examples
John Rocco
American Artist
I couldn't resist painting Orpheus and Charon on the River Styx. There was something strangely intriguing about seeing Orpheus playing his lyre as he is being shuttled across the river.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
A Kindle returns us to the inconvenience of the scroll, except with batteries and electronic glitches. It's as handy as bringing Homer along to recite the 'Iliad' while playing a lyre.
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Anna Jameson
British Writer
Conversation may be compared to a lyre with seven chords - philosophy, art, poetry, love, scandal, and the weather.
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John Rocco
American Artist
I couldn't resist painting Orpheus and Charon on the River Styx. There was something strangely intriguing about seeing Orpheus playing his lyre as he is being shuttled across the river.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
A Kindle returns us to the inconvenience of the scroll, except with batteries and electronic glitches. It's as handy as bringing Homer along to recite the 'Iliad' while playing a lyre.
Quote examples
Anna Jameson
British Writer
Conversation may be compared to a lyre with seven chords - philosophy, art, poetry, love, scandal, and the weather.
Example 1 of 3
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