melody

noun
UK: /ˈmel.ə.di/
US: /ˈmel.ə.di/

  1. A series of musical notes arranged in a pleasing order.

    1. I like the melody of this song, it is so catchy and easy to remember.
    2. The composer created a beautiful melody that evokes feelings of joy and nostalgia.

  2. The main tune in a piece of music.

    1. She hummed the melody while she was walking to the store downtown.
    2. The orchestra focused on bringing out the main melody in the classical piece.

Synonyms

song theme air strain tune

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "melody" in English means: A series of musical notes arranged in a pleasing order., The main tune in a piece of music..

The phonetic transcription of "melody" is /ˈmel.ə.di/ in British English and /ˈmel.ə.di/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "melody": song, theme, air, strain, tune.

Example usage of "melody": "I like the melody of this song, it is so catchy and easy to remember.". More examples on the page.