Lyre
/ˈlaɪ.ə/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters
Definition of Lyre
noun
- 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.
- A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
- A composer of lyric poetry.
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SYNONYMS
yoke lute