Here is the requested information on "lyres":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- A plucked string instrument with a soundbox and strings arranged parallel to the soundboard, used especially in ancient Greece.
- A small constellation (the Lyre), said to represent the lyre of Orpheus.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈlaɪrz/
- UK: /ˈlaɪəz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "lyres" originated from the Greek word "lyra" meaning lyre. It was used in ancient Greece as a musical instrument and was played in various events and ceremonies. The word is still used today to refer to the ancient instrument, as well as the constellation that represents it.
5. Synonyms: Harp, zither, lute
6. Related Words: Harps, lutes, ziths, music, notes
7. Example Sentences:
- The musician played a beautiful melody on his lyres.
- The constellation Lyres can be seen in the night sky during the summer months.
- The lyre was a popular instrument in ancient Greece and was often played during religious ceremonies.