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Melodies: meaning, definitions and examples

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melodies

 

[ หˆmษ›lษ™diz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

Melodies are sequences of notes that are musically satisfying.

Synonyms

harmonies, musical notes, tunes

Examples of usage

  • Her melodies were so beautiful that they brought tears to my eyes.
  • The melody of the song stuck in my head all day.
  • He hummed a catchy melody while walking down the street.
Context #2 | Noun

poetry

Melodies can also refer to the rhythm or flow of a poem.

Synonyms

cadence, flow, rhythm

Examples of usage

  • The poet's verses had a melodic quality that entranced the audience.
  • She wrote with a lyrical melody that captivated readers.
  • The melodies of his poetry resonated with deep emotion.
Context #3 | Noun

speech

Melodies can be used to describe the intonation or inflection of someone's voice.

Synonyms

cadence, inflection, intonation

Examples of usage

  • Her voice had a melodic quality that made her speeches engaging.
  • The professor's melodic tone kept the students attentive.
  • The melody of his speech conveyed sincerity and passion.

Translations

Translations of the word "melodies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น melodias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคจเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Melodien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melodi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะปะพะดั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ melodie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒญใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlodies

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ melodรญas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท melodiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉœ๋กœ๋””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู„ุญุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melodie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ melรณdie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹ๅพ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ melodije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laglรญnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัƒะตะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melodiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ melodรญas

Etymology

The word 'melodies' originated from the Greek word 'melลidรญa', which means 'singing, chanting'. Melodies have been an integral part of human expression since ancient times, with cultures around the world using music to convey emotions, stories, and beliefs. From ancient chants to modern compositions, melodies continue to play a central role in music, poetry, and speech.

See also: melodic, melodious, melodiously.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,286, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.