A lyric is a short poem of songlike quality, usually consisting of stanzas and often set to music. An ODE is a lyric poem that is usually written in praise of a person or thing. An arioso is a lyrical passage in an opera or cantata, typically sung by one character. A cantable is a song or melody that is suitable for singing. An ARIOSE is a lyrical passage in a musical composition. All of these terms describe a short poem of songlike quality.