Melic
/ˈmɛlɪk/noun
Relating to lyric poetry intended to be sung, especially in ancient Greek poetry.
Did you know?In ancient Greek literary theory, melic poetry was performed with music, helping shape the tradition that eventually produced the word “melody.”
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μέλος (melos)
“Song, tune, or lyrical composition; the source of the musical sense”
Ancient Greek
Greek
μελικός (melikos)
“Of or relating to song; lyric or musical”
Classical Latin
Latin
melicus
“Relating to song or lyric poetry”
17th Century
English
melic
“Relating to lyric poetry intended for musical performance”
Modern English
English
melic
“Pertaining to sung lyric poetry, especially that of ancient Greece”