melody
noun
musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
melodies
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pluralof melody.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Who Is The Sky?,” which Byrne made with the producer Kid Harpoon, contrasts deep lyrics about art, home and enlightenment with bright pop arrangements filled with crisp grooves and singalong melodies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
On no previous album had he focused so completely on starting with rhythm and harmony tracks and adding melodies and lyrics later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
There are bulletproof pop melodies, gentle riffs, solid construction, and engaging stories.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It would bring me great pleasure to hear those songs yet again. I find their melodies to be the prettiest of all,” said Darkness.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
