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melody

/ˈmɛl.ə.di/noun3 syllables

Melody means: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.

Synonyms for melody7

noun, as in a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

tune, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase

noun, as in the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes

tonal pattern

What does melody mean?2

noun

1

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence“she was humming an air from Beethoven”

2

the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Melody in a sentence

  • A sinuous melody rose from the violin, weaving through the orchestra's harmonies.rul
  • She sat on a bench, humming an old melody in a low voice.unknown
  • Every now and then, the wind chimes tinkle a melody.sundown
  • Gustavo's footsteps echoed through the silent woods, creating a rhythmic melody.Amastan
  • Today, the lyrics and melody are in the public domain.CM
  • Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.unknown
  • The musicians performed passionately, exchanging melodies fluidly as they went through their duet.LeviHighway
  • This melody reminds me of my school days.CK

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Forms of melody

as a noun

plural
melodies