lyricality

9.1

A quality that makes words or music sound like a song

noun
/ˌlɪrɪˈkælɪti/

Literature

: liricidad

The lyricality of her poetry makes it ideal for setting to music.

Examples

Many composers admire the lyricality of Italian opera.
Critics have praised the lyricality in his songwriting style.
The lyricality of her song captivated the audience.
Many poets strive for lyricality in their work.
Many composers admire the lyricality of Italian opera.
Critics have praised the lyricality in his songwriting style.
The lyricality of her poetry makes it ideal for setting to music.

Synonyms

musicality

vslyricality

5 5.5

A strong sense of music and rhythm that makes speech or movement pleasant

focuses specifically on suitability for singing rather than general musical skill

lyricism

vslyricality

Literature

4 7.5

A quality of writing or music that sounds like singing and shows strong feeling

is about general suitability for singing including musical or poetic expression

euphony

vslyricality

Literature

1 8.6

A sound that is pleasant when words or music fit together smoothly

focuses on suitability for singing and poetic expression rather than general pleasantness

songfulness

vslyricality

Literature

8.1

A pleasant sound that makes music easy to sing

is broader and emphasizes musical or poetic suitability not only melody

singability

vslyricality

5.1

How easy and pleasant a song or tune is to sing

is about suitability for singing in artistic expression rather than ease

musicalness

vslyricality

6.5

A quality that makes a voice or sound like music

is about being fit for singing and poetic musical expression rather than resembling music

melodiousness

vslyricality

5.9

A pleasant musical sound that is easy to enjoy

stresses suitability for singing and poetic use rather than mere pleasant sound

tunefulness

vslyricality

4.6

A pleasant musical sound or melody

is about being fit for singing and poetic expression not just having melody

How Lyrical

lyricality

Literature

9.1

expressiveness

2 4.1

musicality

5 5.5

Surface Forms

lyricality singular

lyricalities plural

Morphology

lyricality = lyrical (transparent) = lyric + lyrical + ity

The noun 'lyricality' is transparently derived from the adjective 'lyrical' by adding the suffix '-ity', indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

Lyricality comes from lyric, which goes back to lyre, the string instrument people used to play while they sang and often called a 'small harp'. So lyricality is the quality of being songlike or suitable for singing.