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mel·o·dy
 melody
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- pronunciation:
- me
l
di
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| 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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
composition, motif, music, poem, theme |
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