Translation guide
A lyre is a stringed musical instrument from ancient Greece, similar to a small harp. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its Western name in katakana, or described as a type of harp.
Referring to the ancient Greek stringed instrument
The standard Japanese loanword for 'lyre'. Used in most contexts, including music, history, and mythology.
彼はライアーを演奏した。
He played the lyre.
A native Japanese word meaning 'harp' or 'lyre'. It can refer to ancient harps in general, including the Greek lyre. More literary or historical in tone.
From Italian/European languages. Occasionally used in classical music contexts, but less common than ライアー.
リラの音色
the sound of the lyre
ancient Greek lyre