melodics

American

[muh-lod-iks] / məˈlɒd ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the branch of musical science concerned with the pitch and succession of tones.

Etymology

Origin of melodics

First recorded in 1860–65; see origin at melodic, -ics

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melodics

You can usually tell Blake's songs from Childs's, but sometimes, the two splice their melodics seamlessly, as on "I Want to Be Around You".

From The Guardian ● Jan. 23, 2011

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