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chime |
to produce (harmonious or melodious sounds) by striking a bell or bells. [1/8 definitions] |
dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. [1/2 definitions] |
harmonious |
melodious. [1/2 definitions] |
honeyed |
sweet and smooth; melodious; mellifluous. [1/3 definitions] |
melodic |
of, pertaining to, or characterized by melody; melodious. |
musical |
like music rather than noise; having pleasant melodious or harmonious qualities. [1/4 definitions] |
nightingale |
any of several European thrushes that are noted for melodious singing. |
sing |
to produce melodious or musical sound of particular beauty. [1/8 definitions] |
song |
the melodious sounds made by certain creatures, esp. the call of a bird. [1/4 definitions] |
unmelodious |
combined form of melodious. |
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