Difference between Lyrist and Lyricist

Lyrist

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who plays the lyre. lyricist A lyrical poet

Lyricist

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who writes the lyrics of a song.

Example sentence: I listened to a lot of Joni Mitchell in high school. She was sort of an inspiration to me. I think she's a great lyricist, and she makes interesting choices.