melody
/'melədi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A sequence of single notes arranged in a musically expressive or pleasing way: A melody is a linear succession of musical tones that the listener perceives as a single, coherent entity. It is often the most recognizable and memorable part of a piece of music.
- The perception of a pleasant arrangement of musical notes: This refers to the aesthetic quality of a tune, focusing on its agreeable and harmonious sound.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The composer wrote a beautiful melody for the violin.
- I can't get that catchy melody out of my head.
- The song's melody is simple but very moving.
Advanced Usage
- "To carry/have a melody": To contain or be characterized by a tune.
- The flute part carries the main melody in this section.
- "Melody and harmony": Often used together to describe the two primary components of music, where melody is the horizontal sequence of notes and harmony is the vertical combination of notes played simultaneously.
- A good song requires both a strong melody and supportive harmony.
Variants and Related Words
- Melodic (adj): Pertaining to or having a melody; tuneful.
- The piece is highly melodic and easy to remember.
- Melodious (adj): Pleasant-sounding; musical.
- She has a very melodious singing voice.
Synonyms
- Tune: A melody, especially a simple and easily remembered one.
- Air: An old-fashioned or formal term for a melody or tune.
- Strain: A passage or section of a melody or tune.
Idioms and Phrases
- "To the tune of": Using the melody of (a particular song).
- He sang his complaints to the tune of "Happy Birthday".
- "Change one's tune": To change one's attitude or opinion.
- He criticized the plan at first, but he changed his tune when he saw its success. (Note: This idiom uses "tune" metaphorically, not referring directly to a musical melody).
Noun
- the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes
- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
- she was humming an air from Beethoven