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
In addition to her iconic quippy lyrics and catchy melodies, Taylor Swift is an expert on winter fashion.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The 15-track project finds the cousins fully leaning into their corridos foundation, trading verses and melodies in their signature raspy delivery — but also tapping into elevated production and angelic choir arrangements between songs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Sonically, it’s backed by different components of son and rumba melodies such as yambú, guaguancó, and columbia.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
The Verge reported this month that the technology has become ubiquitous in the country-music world, where Nashville pros are using it to flesh out demos and write melodies.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Many of their melodies, Shakers said, were given to them by spirits.
—Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
But the bulk of the score is sneakier and subtler, leaning on tonal and thematic ideas rather than character-focused melodies.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
Haise is too smart to slip into that kind of trap, reinforced by sturdy writing and musicality - spanning during the set from swinging country to bluesy pop melodies - his clever and layered lyrics expressed at The Argo through a couple of new songs slated for a forthcoming album.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Renowned guitarist Peter Sprague led the exceptional ensemble in a reimagining of The Beatles’ hits, blending the Fab Four’s familiar melodies with Sprague’s innovative and jazzified creations, according to a news release.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The 15-track project finds the cousins fully leaning into their corridos foundation, trading verses and melodies in their signature raspy delivery — but also tapping into elevated production and angelic choir arrangements between songs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Sonically, it’s backed by different components of son and rumba melodies such as yambú, guaguancó, and columbia.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
The Verge reported this month that the technology has become ubiquitous in the country-music world, where Nashville pros are using it to flesh out demos and write melodies.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Many of their melodies, Shakers said, were given to them by spirits.
—Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
But the bulk of the score is sneakier and subtler, leaning on tonal and thematic ideas rather than character-focused melodies.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
Haise is too smart to slip into that kind of trap, reinforced by sturdy writing and musicality - spanning during the set from swinging country to bluesy pop melodies - his clever and layered lyrics expressed at The Argo through a couple of new songs slated for a forthcoming album.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Renowned guitarist Peter Sprague led the exceptional ensemble in a reimagining of The Beatles’ hits, blending the Fab Four’s familiar melodies with Sprague’s innovative and jazzified creations, according to a news release.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodies
Noun
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Dennis Katz, the head of A&R at Bowie’s record label, RCA Records, was unconvinced that any of the songs recorded so far for the new album would be a hit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Millions more have watched Swerski's catchy songs.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Place your order before the start of the concert, dine in, then cap it off with dessert and a performance — in this case, a smorgasbord of Irish fiddle tunes, spirituals and even some early jazz.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The performances will include classic tunes, sing-alongs and feel-good favorites.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Melodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodies. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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