Melodiousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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melodiousness
[ məˈloʊdiəsnəs ]
sound quality
Melodiousness refers to the quality of having a pleasant and tuneful sound. It is often used to describe music, singing, or sounds that are harmonious and agreeable to the ear. The term captures the essence of melodious tunes that evoke emotions and provide aesthetic enjoyment.
Synonyms
harmony, melody, musicality, tunefulness
Examples of usage
- The melodiousness of her voice captivated the audience.
- The melodiousness of the guitar filled the room with warmth.
- He appreciated the melodiousness of classical compositions.
- Birdsong adds to the melodiousness of the early morning.
- The melodiousness of the choir resonated throughout the cathedral.
Translations
Translations of the word "melodiousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 melodiosidade
🇮🇳 संगीतमयता
🇩🇪 Melodiosität
🇮🇩 melodi
🇺🇦 мелодійність
🇵🇱 melodijność
🇯🇵 旋律性
🇫🇷 mélodiosité
🇪🇸 melodiosidad
🇹🇷 melodik
🇰🇷 선율성
🇸🇦 لحنية
🇨🇿 melodiosita
🇸🇰 melodickosť
🇨🇳 旋律性
🇸🇮 melodičnost
🇮🇸 melódískur
🇰🇿 мелодиялылық
🇬🇪 მელოდიურობა
🇦🇿 melodiklik
🇲🇽 melodiosidad
Etymology
The word 'melodiousness' is derived from the combination of 'melodious' and the suffix '-ness'. 'Melodious' comes from the Middle English word 'melodius', which in turn originates from the Latin 'melodiosus', meaning 'full of melody'. The Latin term is derived from 'melodia', which means 'song' or 'tune', and this has its roots in the Ancient Greek word 'melodia', from 'melos', meaning 'song, tune' and 'aeidein', meaning 'to sing'. Thus, melodiousness conveys not just the quality of being tuneful, but also the cultural and historical significance of music as an integral part of human expression and emotion throughout history.