melody: Meaning and Definition of
mel•o•dy
Pronunciation: (mel'u-dē), [key] — pl. -dies.
- musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
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- the succession of single tones in musical compositions, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.
- the principal part in a harmonic composition; the air.
- a rhythmical succession of single tones producing a distinct musical phrase or idea.
- a poem suitable for singing.
- intonation, as of a segment of connected speech.
Mel•o•dy
Pronunciation: (mel'u-dē), [key] — n.
- a female given name.
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