Lyrics (in singular form Lyric) are a set of words that accompany music, either by speaking or singing. The word 'lyric' derives from the Greek word "lyrikos", meaning "singing to the lyre".[1]
The word lyric came to be used for the "words of a popular song"; this meaning was recorded in 1829. The common plural predominates contemporary usage. Use of the singular form 'lyric' remains acceptable, yet is considered erroneous in referring to a singular song word as a 'lyric'.[2]
- See Royalties#Music_royalties
