Melody

/ˈmɛlədi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity; a tune.

The melody of the song lingered in my mind long after I'd heard it.

An agreeable succession of sounds; a pleasing arrangement of musical notes.

Her voice blended beautifully with the melody of the piano.

A rhythmically organized succession of sounds in music, often forming the basis of a composition.

The composer crafted a new melody that captivated the audience.

From Old French melodie, from Latin melodia, from Greek melodia ('singing, song, tune').

play second fiddle

To take a subordinate role.

hit the right note

To do something that is appreciated or successful.

strike a chord

To evoke a strong emotional response.

composer

A person who writes music.

harmony

The combination of notes played or sung simultaneously.

rhythm

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.

A catchy tune that is popular at the moment.

That song is such a jam; the melody is stuck in my head!

A song or tune that brings back memories.

That old melody always takes me back to my childhood.