melodist

noun

mel·​o·​dist ˈme-lə-dist How to pronounce melodist (audio)
Synonyms of melodistnext
1
: singer
2
: a composer of melodies

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Examples of melodist in a Sentence

a melodist whose music is not likely to be very accessible to the casual listener
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The album puts a further exclamation point on Schwartz’s rare brilliance as both melodist and lyricist, a la Sondheim. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024 With more than 125 film scores, Isham has been hailed as an innovator in electronics and a lush orchestral melodist. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of melodist was in 1789

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“Melodist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melodist. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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