lyric poem
Definition
Noun: A short poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts in a songlike or musical style. It is typically characterized by its brevity, musicality, and focus on the poet's subjective feelings rather than narrating a story.
Usage
A "lyric poem" is a specific genre of poetry. It is used to describe a poem that is essentially a musical expression of a state of mind or feeling. Unlike narrative or epic poetry, it does not tell a long story but captures a single moment, emotion, or reflection.
Examples
- William Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is a famous lyric poem celebrating the beauty of nature and its lasting impact on memory.
- Many of Emily Dickinson's works are considered lyric poems due to their concise, personal, and emotionally intense quality.
- The anthology focused on the lyric poem, showcasing pieces from the Romantic era that emphasized individual experience.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective concept: The term can refer to the genre or tradition as a whole.
- The development of the lyric poem in the 19th century marked a shift toward introspection in literature.
- In contrast to other forms: Often used to distinguish this form from dramatic or narrative poetry.
- While epic poetry recounts heroic deeds, the lyric poem explores the inner landscape of the self.
Variants and Related Words
- Lyric (noun/adjective): Can be used as a shorter form to mean a lyric poem, or as an adjective describing qualities of such poetry (e.g., , ).
- Lyrical (adjective): Having the qualities of a lyric poem; expressing emotion in a beautiful, songlike way.
- Her prose was remarkably lyrical.
Synonyms
- Song: Emphasizes the musical, often stanzac quality.
- Ode: A type of lyric poem that is usually addressed to a subject with elevated emotion and formal style.
- Melic poetry: A more technical term for poetry meant to be sung, from which the lyric tradition derives.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To strike a lyrical note: To express something in a poetic or emotionally resonant manner.
- The speaker struck a lyrical note when describing his homeland.
Noun
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a short poem of songlike quality
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