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.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
The record leans into muted melodies and minimalist instrumentation, letting its fragmented narratives of love and self-discovery linger in a way that feels authentic and reflective.
—Georgia Mitropoulos, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
The Georgian’s 13-track Hey Country Queen, due March 7, frames small-town scenarios with subtly engaging melodies, delivered with a fierce confidence.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
In the same era, Wayne also contributed to the ambitious The Plan, a concept album exploring the family’s Mormon faith through intricate melodies and progressive rock influences.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melody. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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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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