Lyricist

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/

Lyricist (noun)

  1. A person who writes the words of a song, usually for music made by someone else.
  2. A writer of lyrics for musical works, focusing on meaning, rhythm, and style of the text.

Examples

  • The lyricist wrote the song words for the new album.
  • A lyricist can change the meaning of a song with careful wording.