Thesaurus results for MELODY

melody

noun

ˈme-lə-dē

as in song

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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Recent Examples of melody Some iconic toe-tappers pay tribute to the sport through their lyrics and melodies, some are actually performed by treasured footballing heroes, and some have the power to transport you back to a specific moment in the game’s history with just a few simple notes. —

Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024 The follow-up to Made in Lagos, 2022’s More Love, Less Ego, seemingly came and went, building upon the easy melodies of its predecessor with a playful retrowave sensibility. —

Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 Her vacation inevitably became a songwriting session, because nothing cements a friendship more than finding the right melody for the right metaphor. —

Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024 Composers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear were also in attendance at the event, who discussed what the melody and lyrics for this musical are really about. —

Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for melody