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lyric vs compose

compose vs lyric

lyric is a noun but compose is not a noun.

lyric is an adjective but compose is not an adjective.

lyric and compose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lyric Yes Yes Yes No
compose No No Yes No
As verbs, compose is a hypernym of lyric; that is, compose is a word with a broader meaning than lyric:
  • lyric: write lyrics for (a song)
  • compose: produce a literary work
Other hypernyms of lyric include indite, pen, write.
lyric (noun) compose (noun)
a short poem of songlike quality
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
lyric (adjective) compose (adjective)
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
relating to or being musical drama
expressing deep emotion
lyric (verb) compose (verb)
write lyrics for (a song) make up plans or basic details for
produce a literary work
write music
put together out of existing material
calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
form the substance of
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