Meaning & use
melody
A sequence of musical notes arranged in a pleasing and recognizable pattern.
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The song's melody was so catchy that everyone hummed it for days.
She composed a gentle melody on the piano for her daughter's lullaby.
A note on using this word
Melody refers to the main tune of a piece, distinct from harmony, which is the accompanying chords.
Words with a similar meaning
tune
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