lyricism

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  1. noun The character or quality of subjectivity and sensuality of expression, especially in the arts.
  2. noun The quality or state of being melodious; melodiousness.
  3. noun An intense outpouring of exuberant emotion.

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  • Dreams of the Compass Rose has a similar stately lyricism, a compelling and visionary voice that speaks to the heart of the reader. —  F ;SF; - vol 102 issue 02 - February 2002
  • Swanwick shares Collier's gift for malicious lyricism, and Ray Bradbury's as well Mother Grasshopper" (the only new story in the collection, and an exceptionally fine one) in its understatement and menace is reminiscent of "The Million-Year Picnic But Swanwick's gift is purely his own. —  F ;SF - vol 093 issue 06 - December 1997
  • Here he sings and plays trumpet with the musical sagacity of a jazz elder, and while his technical abilities fall short of his 1950's recordings, his lyricism is thoughtful and refined. —  AvaxHome RSS:
  • Songs such as "Ten Out Of Ten" and "Coming Up Easy" display the gifted tunesmith's ever-growing knack for irrepressible melodies melded with insightful and intimate lyricism, all held together by Paolo's gritty and unpredictable vocal stylings. —  Marketwire - Breaking News Releases
  • All his pianistic and compositional strengths - lyricism, rhythmic conception, an improvisational expertise that enables him to sustain ideas without contrivance - are also present. —  Home
 

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/ˈlɪrɪsɪzm/
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