Melodize: meaning, definitions and examples

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melodize

[ˈmɛləˌdaɪz ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Verb}

To compose or play melodious music.

Word	Description / Examples
melodize	Creating a melody, often a simple and memorable tune. It’s commonly used in artistic and musical contexts. She can melodize a lovely tune in just a few minutes. To melodize this poem, she had to think of the right notes.
compose	Writing or creating original music or a piece of art. It can refer to both classical music and contemporary genres. He spends hours in his studio trying to compose new pieces. Beethoven composed many symphonies that are still popular today.
play music	Performing music on an instrument or by singing. This is a broad term suitable for casual or professional performance. She loves to play music on her guitar in the evenings. We will play music at the wedding ceremony.
harmonize	Blending different musical notes together to create harmony. This often involves multiple instruments or voices. The choir members need to harmonize their voices to sound perfect. Can you harmonize the violin with the piano for this piece?

The word comes from melody, which is from the Greek word 'melodia', meaning 'singing' or 'chanting'.
It was first used in English in the early 20th century to describe the musical arrangement of words.

Melodizing often involves using rhythm and pitch to enhance the emotional quality of spoken words.
Lyricists frequently melodize to create catchier songs that resonate with listeners.

In many cultures, traditional stories and poems are melodized to preserve them through songs and chants.
The practice of melodizing can be seen in various genres of music, from folk to hip-hop, where spoken word art is common.

Melodizing has been shown to improve memory retention; tunes help people remember information better.
Engaging with music and melodizing can also boost mood and enhance creativity.

Famous poets like Robert Frost used melodizing techniques to enhance the auditory quality of their poetry.
Melodized forms of storytelling, such as ballads, combine narrative and music, creating a rich listening experience.

Translations of the word "melodize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melodizar

🇮🇳 मधुर बनाना

🇩🇪 melodisieren

🇮🇩 memelodikan

🇺🇦 мелодизувати

🇵🇱 melodyzować

🇯🇵 旋律化する (せんりつかする)

🇫🇷 mélodiser

🇪🇸 melodizar

🇹🇷 melodileştirmek

🇰🇷 멜로디로 만들다

🇸🇦 يلحن

🇨🇿 melodizovat

🇸🇰 melodizovať

🇨🇳 使成旋律

🇸🇮 melodizirati

🇮🇸 melódísera

🇰🇿 әуенге айналдыру

🇬🇪 მელოდიზაცია

🇦🇿 melodiyalaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 melodizar