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Structurally extremely simple, extremely powerful melody.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
The melody is entirely mechanical.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s an almost paradoxical tension between the lushness of the melody and the hardness of the drums, between something very raw and something very sophisticated.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
The melody is entirely mechanical.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s an almost paradoxical tension between the lushness of the melody and the hardness of the drums, between something very raw and something very sophisticated.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melody
Noun
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The recent yacht rock renaissance has elevated the profile of both the song and of singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, restoring its status as a certifiable bop after years spent wandering in the desert of unintentional camp.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Set within the shadowy world of female poker grifters and featuring original song, the movie follows a once-loyal sisterhood as shifting alliances—and a triple-con—fracture the bond that once held them together.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Asked whether Raman’s framing resonated politically, Schnur said many voters tune into the debate primarily to hear candidates discuss policy positions and leadership priorities, making arguments about political maneuvering potentially harder for casual audiences to follow.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The tone of the tune leans more electronic than guitar-based, but not to the extent that the title actually seems like a lie.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melody. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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