melodist
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who composes melodies: "melodist" refers to an individual who creates or writes melodies, especially as a composer of music.
- A singer: "melodist" can also mean a person who sings, particularly one known for their melodic abilities.
Usage Examples
- (A composer of melodies.)
- (A singer known for melodic skill.)
Advanced Usage
"a gifted melodist": someone exceptionally talented in creating or performing melodies.
- Mozart was a gifted melodist whose works are still celebrated. (A composer with extraordinary melodic talent.)
"to be a melodist at heart": to have a natural inclination for melody creation or singing.
- Though she was a pianist, she was a melodist at heart, always humming new tunes. (Naturally drawn to melody.)
Variants and Related Words
- Melody (n): a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.
- The melody of the song was simple but beautiful. (The main tune of the composition.)
- Melodic (adj): relating to melody; pleasant-sounding.
- Her voice had a melodic quality that soothed the listeners. (Pleasant and tuneful.)
- Melodious (adj): producing a pleasant sound; tuneful.
- The birds sang a melodious chorus at dawn. (Sweet-sounding.)
Synonyms
- Composer: a person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
- Songwriter: a person who writes the words and music for songs.
- Vocalist: a singer, especially one who performs professionally.
Related Idioms
To strike a melody: to begin playing or singing a tune.
- The street musician struck a melody that drew a crowd. (Started playing a tune.)
To have a melody in one's heart: to be in a happy, musical mood.
- Even in hardship, she had a melody in her heart and hummed softly. (Felt joyful and musical.)