melodist

American  

[mel-uh-dist] / ˈmɛl ə dɪst /

noun

1. a composer or a singer of melodies.

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melodist British  

/ ˈmɛlədɪst /

noun

1. a composer of melodies

2. a singer

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Etymology

Origin of melodist

First recorded in 1780–90; melod(y) + -ist

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Example Sentences

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melodist

Franz Schubert, master melodist and progenitor of the song cycle, never wrote for the theater with success, producing scores for singspiels, operas and incidental music that collect dust on the shelf.

From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2022

Mandel was primarily a melodist and would seek out lyricists for his songs.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2020

He wanted to be as great a melodist as George Gershwin and a better lyricist than Ira.

From Slate ● May 31, 2018

Probably me, less known as a melodist than him.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2017

East Florida includes a long peninsula, and extends westward to the Suwanee River, concerning which the negro melodist delights to sing.

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