Meaning of the word lyre in English

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lyre

US /laɪr/

UK /laɪr/

a stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used especially in ancient Greece.

Example:

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The poet played a beautiful melody on his lyre.

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Ancient Greek myths often depict gods and heroes playing the lyre.

Synonym:

harp cithara

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