n. [ Cf. Gr. lyrismo`s. ] The act of playing on a lyre or harp. G. Eliot. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. lyristes, Gr. lyristh`s: cf. F. lyriste. ] A musician who plays on the harp or lyre; a composer of lyrical poetry. Shelley. [ 1913 Webster ]