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
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Recent Examples of melodies
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.
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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
The 2026 ballot celebrates writers whose words and melodies have defined generations.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
What caught my ear was that almost every song was extremely (and expectedly) laidback—the honeyed melodies of Z-Ro, the syrupy flows of Big Pokey—except for the twerk music of the late BeatKing.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
The melodies are pretty intricate.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The song structures and melodies are familiar; the production is largely inoffensive, and any pop radio station can play these lyrics.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
This musician from Ambato, Ecuador, tropicalized the national music of the Ecuadorian highlands, which had long been stigmatized for its Indigenous roots and the sad melodies often associated with them.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Lloyd Webber is ever fond of repeating his melodies, and the emotional effect comes from placing them in different registers and layering timbres on top of one another.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
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
The 2026 ballot celebrates writers whose words and melodies have defined generations.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
What caught my ear was that almost every song was extremely (and expectedly) laidback—the honeyed melodies of Z-Ro, the syrupy flows of Big Pokey—except for the twerk music of the late BeatKing.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
The melodies are pretty intricate.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The song structures and melodies are familiar; the production is largely inoffensive, and any pop radio station can play these lyrics.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
This musician from Ambato, Ecuador, tropicalized the national music of the Ecuadorian highlands, which had long been stigmatized for its Indigenous roots and the sad melodies often associated with them.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Lloyd Webber is ever fond of repeating his melodies, and the emotional effect comes from placing them in different registers and layering timbres on top of one another.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodies
Noun
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But the key reason Nebraska was a hit with staying power is that people heard themselves in these songs.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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While filming, Violette has to apply the makeup in stages, adding in songs, transitions and lip-synching to trending audios and songs.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All the while, the aspirator runs quietly and plays gentle tunes to keep mom and the baby relaxed, keeping stress to a minimum.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Melodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodies. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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