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Lyricism is a term used to describe a piece of art considered to have deep emotions. Its origin is found in the word lyric, derived via Latin ' from the Greek ('), the adjectival form of lyre. It is often employed to relate to the capability of a lyricist.

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Lyricism is a term used to describe a piece of art considered to have deep emotions. Its origin is found in the word lyric, derived via Latin ' from the Greek ('), the adjectival form of lyre. It is often employed to relate to the capability of a lyricist.

== Description == Lyricism is primarily used to give a description of art that is thought to have a particularly expressive quality. It is often used in conjunction with art composed of sound alone, but can apply to all forms of art, including paintings, performances, poetries, architectures, or films.

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