plural melodies
1
: a sweet or agreeable succession or arrangement of sounds
whilst all the winds with melody are ringing—
P. B. Shelley
P. B. Shelley2
: a rhythmic succession of single tones organized as an aesthetic whole
a hummable melody
the piper's fingers play the melody on a pipe called a chanter—Pat Cahill
Pat CahillExamples of melody in a Sentence
He wrote a piece that includes some beautiful melodies.
a composer known for his love of melody
He sang a few old melodies.
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From her home in Puerto Rico, iLe spoke to Rolling Stone about the key to preserving the essence of her favorite tunes, and the sweet bolero melodies that can transport you into another world.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
In addition to her iconic quippy lyrics and catchy melodies, Taylor Swift is an expert on fall fashion.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Because every lyric and every melody was very intentional from all our collaborators.
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The 2026 ballot celebrates writers whose words and melodies have defined generations.
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Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
In addition to her iconic quippy lyrics and catchy melodies, Taylor Swift is an expert on fall fashion.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Because every lyric and every melody was very intentional from all our collaborators.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The 2026 ballot celebrates writers whose words and melodies have defined generations.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melody. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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melody
noun
mel·o·dy
ˈmel-əd-ē 
plural melodies
1
: a pleasing succession of sounds
2
: a series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect
3
: the leading part in a musical composition involving harmony
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