Synonyms of melodies

melodies

noun

plural of melody

as in songs

a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect

this week, we'll learn to play a more complicated melody on the saxophone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• songs
• tunes
• hymns
• lyrics
• airs
• rhythms
• strains
• warbles
• ballads
• lays
• cadences
• meters
• madrigals
• ditties
• descants
• measures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of melodies

The rock concept is a fresh context for her work with Cook and Keane that still feels of a piece in its springy momentum, bright yet sour melodies, and the way even the heavy reverb seems to fly through clear air. — Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

The swing has six speeds, and both forms offer two vibration settings, 10 melodies and five soothing sounds. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Korolenko wrote melodies for these songs from scratch, drawing on his knowledge of Yiddish, Soviet and 19th-century Russian music traditions. — Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Their cynicism is still there, but it’s carried by brighter melodies and a willingness to let the music speak as loudly as the message. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Four Tet’s sense for sound design shines from crushed 8-bit drums to the hypnotic handpan grooves and sharp synth melodies. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 19 July 2026

Many anthems take familiar melodies and stud them with fresh lyrics. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026

Their timeless melodies and lyrics continue to resonate across generations and in pop culture around the world. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 July 2026

The opera contains five arias, and Baby Doe sings three big duets all set to a uniquely American melodies. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 14 July 2026