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melodic

American  
[muh-lod-ik] / məˈlɒd ɪk /

adjective

  1. melodious.

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

melodic British  
/ mɪˈlɒdɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to melody

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

  3. tuneful or melodious

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of melodic

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

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