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a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect
this week, we'll learn to play a more complicated melody on the saxophone
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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.
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Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
For Cullen, the process begins after Lloyd Webber has composed the melodies.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s go-to orchestrator during some of the composer’s most creative years, Cullen has translated many of the composer’s most arresting melodies into lush, full-bodied and evocative orchestral music.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Pelly writes of some artists, in search of viral fame, who surreptitiously use social media to effectively beta test melodies and motifs, basically putting together songs via crowdsourcing.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Guests were treated to an unforgettable performance by the talented Patrick Davis and His Midnight Choir, whose soulful melodies filled the air and added a special touch to the festive occasion.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Her elastic upper register is capable of navigating melodies that would’ve left most modern singers sending out for Auto-Tune.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
But the haunting melodies of John's greatest hits from this era, like that ode to Marilyn Monroe — which John and his songwriting partner, lyricist Bernie Taupin, turned into an ode to Princess Diana after her death in 1997 — reflected John's inner turmoil at the time.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Carried by the same folk melodies and produced by the same people (namely, Swift, Antonoff, and Dessner), Evermore included an appearance from Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim.
—Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
For Cullen, the process begins after Lloyd Webber has composed the melodies.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s go-to orchestrator during some of the composer’s most creative years, Cullen has translated many of the composer’s most arresting melodies into lush, full-bodied and evocative orchestral music.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Pelly writes of some artists, in search of viral fame, who surreptitiously use social media to effectively beta test melodies and motifs, basically putting together songs via crowdsourcing.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Guests were treated to an unforgettable performance by the talented Patrick Davis and His Midnight Choir, whose soulful melodies filled the air and added a special touch to the festive occasion.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Her elastic upper register is capable of navigating melodies that would’ve left most modern singers sending out for Auto-Tune.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
But the haunting melodies of John's greatest hits from this era, like that ode to Marilyn Monroe — which John and his songwriting partner, lyricist Bernie Taupin, turned into an ode to Princess Diana after her death in 1997 — reflected John's inner turmoil at the time.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Carried by the same folk melodies and produced by the same people (namely, Swift, Antonoff, and Dessner), Evermore included an appearance from Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim.
—Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Melodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodies. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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