melodic
/mi'lɔdik/
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Definition
- 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.
Adjective
- of or relating to melody
- melodic harmony
- containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
- the melodious song of a meadowlark