melodic

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Recent Examples of melodic Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025 On Hyperdrama, the clash between melodic sweetness and rhythmic violence feels sharper than ever. Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025 Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025 Michael is credited as a co-writer on the track due to the melodic interpolation. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The concert is stripped-down and simple, just as the melodic indie songs were meant to be experienced. Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025 Back in 2020, Tyler, the Creator spoke out in the press room after his first Grammy win, questioning why his melodic sixth album, Igor, was considered rap instead of pop by the Recording Academy. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodic
Adjective
  • Music, instrumental or lyrical, should hover just around normal conversational levels (around 60 to 70 decibels, according to the Hearing Health Foundation).
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.
    William Jones, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But for many of Swift’s fans, ponying up must feel simultaneously pleasurable and obligatory—just like paying to attend Life of a Showgirl movie screenings that mostly consisted of lyric videos.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The 89-minute big-screen event was a mix of music videos, behind-the-scenes footage and a series of lyric videos for tracks on her new album.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The program will feature live musical performances and viewer testimonials, plus archival material from iconic public television shows including Masterpiece, Austin City Limits, Great Performances and Sesame Street.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Melodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodic. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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