lyres

Meanings

• noun

  A type of ancient stringed musical instrument with a soundbox in the shape of a bowl or a coconut shell, and a frame of wood or horn, with strings stretched between a bridge and the soundbox.

  - "The ancient Greeks used lyres in their musical compositions."
  - "The sound of the lyre was so enchanting that it was said to have the power to calm the savage beasts."

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Synonyms

yoke lute

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lyres
lyres , wires , pires , pyres , hires

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Variants

List of all variants of lyres 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 word 'lyra' meaning 'lyre' or 'harp'.

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Trivia

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1. The lyre was often depicted in ancient Greek art, and was a popular subject for sculpture and painting.

2. The lyre was also used in ancient Greece for divination, with the strings being plucked to interpret the will of the gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Harpsichord: A keyboard instrument that uses strings struck by quills to produce sound, resembling the sound of a lyre.

2. Lute: A stringed musical instrument with a pear-shaped body, a long neck, and a flat-topped soundboard. The lyre and lute are both ancient stringed instruments used for musical composition and performance.

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Culture

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The lyre was an essential musical instrument in ancient Greece and Rome, and was often associated with the gods. It was also used in medieval Europe and continued to be popular until the Renaissance.

How to Memorize "lyres"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and construction of a lyre, with its soundbox, frame, and strings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the lyre with ancient Greece and the gods, and imagine the sound of its music.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lyres, like the gods, create beautiful music' to remember the meaning of the word.

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