melody

Meanings

• noun

  A sequence of pitches and rhythms that form a musical composition.

  - "The melody of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is famous for its beautiful and flowing theme."
  - "The melody in this song is catchy and easy to remember."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɛl.ə.di/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tune

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with melody
symphony , monotony , melancholy

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Variants

List of all variants of melody that leads to same result
melodic , melodically , melodies , melody

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'melodia' meaning 'the art of singing, music'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that birds use melodies to communicate with each other and attract mates?

2. The human ear can distinguish between about 10,000 different melodies.

3. The melody of a song can be changed without altering the lyrics, creating new versions of the same song.

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Related Concepts

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1. harmony: The combination of multiple melodies played at the same time to create a pleasing musical sound.

2. rhythm: The pattern of sounds and silences in music, which helps to establish a tempo and give structure to a melody.

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Culture

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Melodies have been used in various forms of music and art throughout history. They are an essential component of songs and can evoke emotions and memories.

How to Memorize "melody"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine the melody as a beautiful stream of music flowing through your mind.
   - Visualize the notes as colorful balls bouncing up and down in a rhythmic pattern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the melody with a specific memory or emotion to help remember it.
   - Think of a happy memory every time you hear the melody to keep it positive and uplifting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the first letter of each note in the melody to create a memorable phrase.
   - Sing the melody to the tune of a familiar song to make it easier to remember.

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