plural melodies
1
: a sweet or agreeable succession or arrangement of sounds
whilst all the winds with melody are ringing—
P. B. Shelley
P. B. Shelley2
: a rhythmic succession of single tones organized as an aesthetic whole
a hummable melody
the piper's fingers play the melody on a pipe called a chanter—Pat Cahill
Pat Cahill
Examples of melody in a Sentence
He wrote a piece that includes some beautiful melodies.
a composer known for his love of melody
He sang a few old melodies.
Recent Examples on the Web
A lot of mirth comes from unexpectedly vulgar words erupting from ordinary dialogue or sweet melodies.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
The song has a catchy melody that’s infectious and lyrics that are easy to remember.
—Christine Werthman, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
Whether due to catchy melodies, unforgettable lyrics, or teenage nostalgia, …Is a Real Boy remains a fan-favorite and a staple in the emo scene.
—Ashley Laderer, SPIN, 2 Aug. 2024
On Saturday, Rose soared through a sunny late-afternoon set that veered wildly and joyously from mood-lifting R&B melodies to soul-stirring rock ballads off her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive, delivering each with a confident, commanding stage presence.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
The song has a catchy melody that’s infectious and lyrics that are easy to remember.
—Christine Werthman, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
Whether due to catchy melodies, unforgettable lyrics, or teenage nostalgia, …Is a Real Boy remains a fan-favorite and a staple in the emo scene.
—Ashley Laderer, SPIN, 2 Aug. 2024
On Saturday, Rose soared through a sunny late-afternoon set that veered wildly and joyously from mood-lifting R&B melodies to soul-stirring rock ballads off her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive, delivering each with a confident, commanding stage presence.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melody. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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melody
noun
mel·o·dy
ˈmel-əd-ē 
plural melodies
1
: a pleasing succession of sounds
2
: a series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect
3
: the leading part in a musical composition involving harmony
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