lyres

/L AY1 R Z/

noun

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
A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
3
A composer of lyric poetry.

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