melodist
Americannoun
noun
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a composer of melodies
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a singer
Etymology
Origin of melodist
Example Sentences
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He followed it with a nod to another great melodist, Ornette Coleman.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 14, 2021
Mandel was primarily a melodist and would seek out lyricists for his songs.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2020
Suddenly the snarky wit was a romantic, the angular composer a melodist.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2020
He wanted to be as great a melodist as George Gershwin and a better lyricist than Ira.
From Slate ● May 31, 2018
Thus, in the bosom of some winding grove, Where oft the pensive melodist retires, From his sweet instrument, the note of love, Charms the rapt ear, but, as it charms, expires.
From Poems by Sir John Carr
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