Synonyms for lyre
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
Related words
- Word family
- lyrist lyric lyrical
- Phrases
- lyre flower
Forms
- Plural
- lyres → harps…
Example sentences
- harp A young girl draped in white was playing the harp.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lyre | steady | |
| harp | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- harp1