as in lyrical
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
a sweetly melodic chant
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Recent Examples of melodic
But his more recent works, which the ballet mostly draws from, are more melodic and cinematic in scope.
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Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
With her relentlessly melodic fourth album, Maitreya Corso (out today), Maya Hawke is starting to establish a sonic lane of her own, combining Aimee Mann-level musicality with hyper-literate, polygraph-test confessional lyrics.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Staccato right here, melodic right here.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And, as a result, Magnolia Sage ventures into melodic ground for the artist.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Jamerson’s legacy is that of the architect of modern electric bass playing, particularly the transformation of the bass into a melodic, syncopated force.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The musical’s score by Ingrid Michaelson isn’t traditionally melodic, with big leaps from note to note that can easily strain a singer’s voice.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
With her relentlessly melodic fourth album, Maitreya Corso (out today), Maya Hawke is starting to establish a sonic lane of her own, combining Aimee Mann-level musicality with hyper-literate, polygraph-test confessional lyrics.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Staccato right here, melodic right here.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And, as a result, Magnolia Sage ventures into melodic ground for the artist.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Jamerson’s legacy is that of the architect of modern electric bass playing, particularly the transformation of the bass into a melodic, syncopated force.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The musical’s score by Ingrid Michaelson isn’t traditionally melodic, with big leaps from note to note that can easily strain a singer’s voice.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodic
Adjective
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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The real stars here are John Kander and Fred Ebb, who penned a score that drips with melodic aspiration and lyrical cynicism, and Bob Fosse, whose erotically muscular choreography is the perfect match.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Her short fiction and lyric essays have appeared in Literary Imagination, The American Scholar, The Yale Review, The Big Other, and elsewhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Over the top of these more ragged edges, Llobet takes a pointillistic approach to lyric writing, favoring half-thoughts and dreamy images that coalesce into a picture of unsettled anxiety.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Hosts, musical guests for rest of the season Who's hosting 'SNL' next week?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Others, such as classical composer Florence Price and folk singer Granny Almeda Riddle, might not be as well known, but their talents and vision are nevertheless part of the musical tapestry that extends beyond the Natural State.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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“Melodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodic. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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