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melody
1[mel-uh-dee]
noun
plural
melodiesmusical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
Music.
the succession of single tones in musical compositions, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.
the principal part in a harmonic composition; the air.
a rhythmical succession of single tones producing a distinct musical phrase or idea.
a poem suitable for singing.
intonation, as of a segment of connected speech.
Melody
2[mel-uh-dee]
noun
a female given name.
melody
/ ˈmɛlədɪ /
noun
music
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; tune
the horizontally represented aspect of the structure of a piece of music Compare harmony
sounds that are pleasant because of tone or arrangement, esp words of poetry
Other Word Forms
- melodyless adjective
- undermelody noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of melody1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The synthesizers have all the delicacy of a bulldozer, and Swift’s voice is layered to the point where her gummy melodies also land with terrific force.
“The Fate of Ophelia,” a song about powerlessness and heartbreak, is unassuming and blandly catchy with a melody whose shape vaguely resembles Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.”
This, it’s a riff, and then it’s a hooky riff with a cool melody over it.
The combat is real and lyrical, like a melody where each move is a note that must land in the right spot to pull off a win.
His lively melodies about love, hope and despair - embellished with catchy riffs - brought a breath of fresh air to an otherwise tense social milieu.
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