Melody: meaning, definitions and examples

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melody

 

[ หˆmษ›lษ™di ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.

Synonyms

harmony, song, tune

Examples of usage

  • The melody of the song was so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes.
  • She hummed a catchy melody that stayed in my head all day.
Context #2 | Noun

poetry

The rhythmical succession of sounds in poetry.

Synonyms

cadence, rhythm

Examples of usage

  • The poet crafted a delicate melody of words in his verses.
  • Her poetry was known for its lyrical melody.

Translations

Translations of the word "melody" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น melodia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Melodie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melodi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะปะพะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ melodia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒญใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒผ (merodฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlodie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ melodรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท melodi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉœ๋กœ๋”” (mellodi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melodie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ melรณdia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹ๅพ‹ (xuรกnlวœ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ melodija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัƒะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ (melodia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melodiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ melodรญa

Etymology

The word 'melody' originated from the Greek word 'melลidรญa', which means 'singing, chanting'. It has been used in music and poetry for centuries to describe the pleasing arrangement of sounds. Melodies have the power to evoke emotions and create memorable experiences for listeners.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,770 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.