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Synonyms & Similar Words
harmony
tune
air
strain
motif
theme
refrain
chorus
cadence
rhythm
pitch
tone
timbre
song
hymn
anthem
ditty
jingle
chant
psalm
carol
aria
cavatina
adagio
allegro
andante
nocturne
serenade
sonata
symphony
concerto
overture
prelude
fugue
minuet
waltz
polka
mazurka
tarantella
bolero
rhapsody
etude
nocturne
Meaning of Melody
A succession of pitches heard as a coherent whole.
Definitions
- A sequence of notes that form a musical phrase or sentence.
- * A pleasing succession of sounds, especially of musical tones.
Etymology of Melody
The word "melody" comes from the Greek word "μελωδία" (melōidia), which is derived from "μέλος" (melos), meaning "song" or "tune", and the suffix "-ωδία" (-ōidia), which forms a noun indicating a place or a thing.
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a succession of pitches heard as a coherent whole.
Example Uses
- The melody of the song was catchy and easy to remember.
- * The composer created a beautiful melody for the violin solo.
- * The birds sang a sweet melody in the morning.