plural melodies
1
: a sweet or agreeable succession or arrangement of sounds
whilst all the winds with melody are ringing—
P. B. Shelley
P. B. Shelley2
: a rhythmic succession of single tones organized as an aesthetic whole
a hummable melody
the piper's fingers play the melody on a pipe called a chanter—Pat Cahill
Pat Cahill
Examples of melody in a Sentence
He wrote a piece that includes some beautiful melodies.
a composer known for his love of melody
He sang a few old melodies.
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One of my favorite parts of Oblivion is the French band M83’s atmospheric, electronic score, which combines pulsating beats, ambient textures and soaring melodies that echo both the technological sophistication of Jack’s world and the emotional weight of his discoveries.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Audio and music players for kids give them access a unique variety of stories, melodies, voices, and cultures that can spark a lifelong love of music and books.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Flickering fire and dancing shadows in a dark cave.
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Space, experimental, melodies
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The band name was created in reflection of unity, togetherness, and becoming a genuine family.
—Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
With producer Tony Duardo (who frequently works with fellow amapiano star Uncle Waffles) and vocalists Optimist and Maestro in tow, the Grammy-winning artist stays true to her amapiano roots with the track’s bustling log drums and folk-tinged melody.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Audio and music players for kids give them access a unique variety of stories, melodies, voices, and cultures that can spark a lifelong love of music and books.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Flickering fire and dancing shadows in a dark cave.
Describe your sound/aesthetic in three words…
Space, experimental, melodies
Tell us about your artist/band name…
The band name was created in reflection of unity, togetherness, and becoming a genuine family.
—Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
With producer Tony Duardo (who frequently works with fellow amapiano star Uncle Waffles) and vocalists Optimist and Maestro in tow, the Grammy-winning artist stays true to her amapiano roots with the track’s bustling log drums and folk-tinged melody.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melody. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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melody
noun
mel·o·dy
ˈmel-əd-ē 
plural melodies
1
: a pleasing succession of sounds
2
: a series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect
3
: the leading part in a musical composition involving harmony
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