lyre

Meanings

• noun

  A ancient musical instrument with a soundbox in the shape of a bowl or a cylinder, and a frame carrying one or more strings which are sounded by the vibration of a bow.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlaɪ.ə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

yoke lute

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lyre
pyre , quire , tire

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Variants

List of all variants of lyre that leads to same result
lyra , lyre , lyres , bell lyre , bell lyres , bell-lyra , bell-lyras

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Etymology

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From Greek lyra, from luros, a shepherd's pipe.

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Trivia

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1. The lyre was one of the earliest stringed instruments.

2. The lyre was often decorated with intricate designs and precious materials.

3. The lyre was used in religious ceremonies as well as for musical performances.

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Related Concepts

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1. harp: Both lyre and harp are ancient stringed musical instruments, but they have different shapes and ways of playing.

2. musical instrument: Lyre is a type of musical instrument, which produces sound from vibrating strings when the performer plays or sounds the strings with a bow.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the lyre was a symbol of Apollo, the god of music and prophecy. The lyre was also used in ancient Greece for music and poetry competitions. In modern times, the term lyre is also used to refer to various types of stringed instruments.

How to Memorize "lyre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowed instrument with a curved or cylindrical shape. Visualize the strings vibrating when the bow is drawn across them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word lyre with ancient Greece, Apollo, and music.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Lyre, like Apollo, produces sweet music' to remember the definition of the word.

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