Mélodie (en. Melody)

/melodi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A harmonious succession of musical notes.
The melody of this song is very catchy.
La mélodie de cette chanson est très entraînante.
The tune of a musical composition.
She whistled the melody of her favorite piece.
Elle a sifflé la mélodie de son morceau préféré.
A distinct musical line that can be sung.
The performer perfectly executed the melody.
L'interprète a parfaitement exécuté la mélodie.

Etymology

From the ancient Greek 'melodia', composed of 'melos' (song) and 'odia' (chant).

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing a melody
To interpret a musical tune.
chanter une mélodie
sweet melody
A calm and pleasant music.
mélodie douce
to compose a melody
To create a sequence of notes for a song.
composer une mélodie

Related Words

harmony
Combination of pleasant sounds.
harmonie
rhythm
The cadence or meter of a music.
rythme
tonality
Musical quality of a melody.
tonalité

Slang Meanings

To have rhythm
This song really has melody; it makes you dance.
Cette chanson a vraiment de la mélodie, elle te fait danser.
A tune that sticks in your head
This song has a melody that's been running through my head for days.
Cette chanson a une mélodie qui tourne dans ma tête depuis des jours.