lyre
US /laɪr/
UK /laɪr/
1.
lira
a stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used especially in ancient Greece.
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The poet played a beautiful melody on his lyre.
O poeta tocou uma bela melodia em sua lira.
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Ancient Greek myths often depict gods and heroes playing the lyre.
Mitos gregos antigos frequentemente retratam deuses e heróis tocando a lira.