lyre
nounfeminine/ˈli.ɾɐ/medium
li·ra
Definition
An ancient stringed musical instrument with a U-shaped body and curved arms.
The sound of the lyre was central to ancient Greek music.
He strummed the lyre gently, filling the room with melody.
Common collocations
ancient lyreto play the lyreGreek lyre
Etymology
Do latim 'lyra', do grego 'lýra'.