melodic

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melodic

The singer's melodic voice filled the concert hall.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to melody: Pertaining to or having the nature of a melody, which is a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.
    • Pleasingly tuneful or melodious: Characterized by a pleasant, sweet, or agreeable succession of musical sounds.
Usage and Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The composer's melodic themes are simple yet unforgettable. (This describes themes that are related to or consist of strong, memorable melodies.)
    • Her voice is not powerful, but it has a beautiful melodic quality. (This describes a voice characterized by a pleasing, tuneful sound.)
    • The song's melodic structure is quite complex. (This refers to the structure pertaining to its melody.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Melodic line": Another term for a melody or tune.
    • The violin carries the main melodic line in this piece.
  • "Melodic minor scale": A specific type of musical scale used in classical and jazz theory.
    • The soloist used the melodic minor scale for improvisation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Melodically (adverb): In a melodic manner.
    • The phrase was played melodically and with great feeling.
  • Melody (noun): A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.
    • He composed a beautiful melody for the chorus.
  • Melodious (adjective): Pleasant-sounding; tuneful. (Often used interchangeably with 'melodic' in its second meaning).
    • The melodious sound of the harp filled the room.
Synonyms
  • Tuneful: Having a pleasing tune; melodious.
  • Lyrical: Expressing deep personal emotion or observations; also, resembling song in melody.
  • Ariose: Characterized by melody; melodic (a more literary or technical synonym).
Antonyms
  • Unmelodic: Not melodic; lacking melody.
  • Discordant: Lacking harmony or agreement; harsh in sound.
  • Atonal: Lacking a tonal center or key; not written in any key or mode.
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • Melodic contour: The shape or pattern of a melody as it moves up and down in pitch.
    • The melodic contour of the folk song is very distinctive.
  • Melodic interval: The distance in pitch between two consecutive notes in a melody.
    • The large melodic interval gives the phrase a dramatic feel.
melodic

The singer's melodic voice filled the concert hall.

Adjective
  1. of or relating to melody
    • melodic harmony
  2. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
    • the melodious song of a meadowlark