melody
word
/ˈmɛɫədi/
ME-luh-dee
/mˈɛlədi/
ME-luh-dee
Definition
A melody is the main musical line of a song or piece of music, the part you usually sing or remember. It can also describe a pleasant sequence of sounds.
Usage & Nuances
Common in music contexts: 'catchy melody', 'play the melody', 'a simple melody'. 'Melody' refers to the tune itself, not the words; don't confuse it with 'lyrics'. It is slightly more technical than 'tune', though in everyday speech they often overlap.
Spanish: melodíaPortuguese (BR): melodiaPortuguese (PT): melodiaChinese (Simplified): 旋律Chinese (Traditional): 旋律Hindi: धुन - मधुर ध्वनिArabic: لحن - نغمةBengali: সুরRussian: мелодияJapanese: メロディー - 旋律Vietnamese: giai điệuKorean: 멜로디 - 선율Turkish: melodiUrdu: بدی - سرسری دھنIndonesian: melodi - alunan nada
Example Sentences
I like the melody of this song.
basic
That melody is easy to remember.
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She played the melody on the piano.
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The melody got stuck in my head all day.
natural
I love how the singer changes the melody in the chorus.
natural
The lyrics are nice, but the melody is what makes the song special.
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