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lyres

The correct spelling is lyres.

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noun

Say it like: Lyr-es

The correct spelling is lyres. An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to t…

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noun

  1. 1.An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
  2. 2.A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
  3. 3.A composer of lyric poetry.

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