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lyricist

Lyricists interpret the style of a music piece and write words to accompany the melody.

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DESCRIPTION

Lyricists interpret the style of a music piece and write words to accompany the melody. They work together with the music composer.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
musical genres
musical notation

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
match lyrics to mood of melody
OPTIONALOptional competences
record music
compose music
practise singing

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Skills overview

25total
11 essential
14 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 11 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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