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melody

mel·o·dy

melody

 
pronunciation:
me l di
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part of speech: noun
inflections: melodies
definition 1: musical sounds in a pleasant order and arrangement.
The music critics of the day found the piece too abstract and lacking in melody.
synonyms:
music
similar words:
aria, harmony
definition 2: a sequence of single tones organized rhythmically into a distinct musical phrase or theme, esp. the main theme of a musical piece that can be recognized by listeners.
This short melody recurs throughout the piece.I sang the melody and he sang the harmony.
synonyms:
theme
similar words:
cantabile, cantilena, phrase, tune
definition 3: a short musical composition containing one or a few musical ideas; song or tune.
We sang many of our favorite melodies from days gone by.
synonyms:
song, tune
similar words:
aria, ballad, carol, chanson, chant, descant, ditty, plainsong
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