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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But the Romanian conductor happens to be music director of the Cabrillo Festival, which was founded by Lou Harrison, California’s great melodist and eclectic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
But he is a melodist, too, and in his second tune, a lively one based on “What Is This Thing Called Love?,” he piled up heaps of rich melodies in the bebop vernacular.
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
A squeaky melodist in the vein of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, the young Bronx rapper Lil Tjay only has a handful of songs under his belt but has already honed the sound of exuberance.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2018
Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shed Your leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu; And, happy melodist, unwearied, For ever piping songs for ever new; More happy love! more happy, happy love!
From Bulchevy's Book of English Verse by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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