Melodía (en. Melody)
/me.loˈðí.a/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A set of musical notes that follow each other in an orderly manner and form a unit.
The melody of the song is very catchy.
La melodía de la canción es muy pegajosa.
Part of a musical piece that is recognized for its memorable character.
The melody of the anthem is moving.
La melodía del himno es conmovedora.
Melodic sequence that repeats throughout a musical work.
The chorus introduces a new melody.
El estribillo introduce una nueva melodía.
Etymology
From Greek 'melodia', meaning 'the art of singing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to play a melody
To interpret a series of musical notes.
tocar una melodía
to be carried away by the melody
To be emotionally influenced by music.
dejarse llevar por la melodía
a catchy melody
A melody that is easy to remember and sing.
una melodía pegajosa
Related Words
harmony
Combination of sounds that produce a pleasant effect.
armonía
rhythm
Regular pattern of movement or sound over time.
ritmo
tonality
The quality of a musical tone, which establishes the character of a melody.
tonalidad
Slang Meanings
A popular or successful song.
That new melody is everywhere, everyone is listening to it.
Esa nueva melodía está en todas partes, la están escuchando todos.
A pleasant or fun moment, often related to music.
We had a great time last night, it was a real melody.
Pasamos un buen rato anoche, fue una verdadera melodía.