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lyre

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈli.ɾɐ/li·ra

Definition

1

An ancient stringed musical instrument with a U-shaped body and curved arms.

Usage examples

The sound of the lyre was central to ancient Greek music.
He strummed the lyre gently, filling the room with melody.

Common combinations

ancient lyreto play the lyreGreek lyre