LYRES

5 letters 8 Scrabble points

Definition of LYRES

noun
  1. 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.

  2. A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.

  3. A composer of lyric poetry.

Related words: yoke lute

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters L Y R E S
Length 5 letters
Scrabble Score 8 points

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