melodic

[muh-lod-ik]

adjective

1. melodious.

2. of or relating to melody, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.

melodic

/ mɪˈlɒdɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to melody

2. of or relating to a part in a piece of music

3. tuneful or melodious

Other Word Forms

• melodically adverb
• nonmelodic adjective
• nonmelodically adverb
• unmelodic adjective
• unmelodically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of melodic¹

1815–25; < Late Latin melōdicus < Greek melōidikós. See melody, -ic

Example Sentences

Even more than the instrumental interplay, you remember these pieces because they are so melodic, and progress roughly in ways that mirror verses, choruses and bridges.

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I have two sons who are into melodic death metal.

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The Born Against song “Alive With Pleasure” was also part of the prototype for their sound with noisy guitars and somewhat melodic, shouted vocals.

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In her letter, she called on Putin to keep the welfare of children in mind—and restore their “melodic laughter”—amid the continuing war.

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The melodic sounds of the piano reverberated across the room as members sang “Welcome Home” — a new hymn for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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