Definition

A sequence of musical notes that are arranged in a way that is pleasant to hear.

Example

The melody of the song was so beautiful that it stayed in my mind all day.

Conversation

Have you heard that new song with a beautiful melody?

Yeah, it's really catchy and stays in your head!

I love how the melody brings out the emotions in the lyrics.

Exactly! It makes the whole song feel more special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Melody → It originates from the Greek word "melodia" (from "melos", meaning song or tune, and "aeidein", meaning to sing). The word refers to a sequence of musical notes that are sung or played in a pleasing manner, creating a tune.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful 'song' ('melos') being 'sung' ('aeidein') — that's how you can remember that 'melody' is a pleasing sequence of musical notes.

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