The term 'lyrical poet' can be defined as an individual who writes and composes poetry that is characterized by its musicality and emotion. The crossword solution for this term is 'ODIST', which is a five-letter word derived from the Greek word 'ODE', meaning a lyrical poem. An ODIST is a person who specializes in writing odes, which are typically written to express strong emotions such as love, joy, or sorrow.