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

Much of his best work over the years had balanced his prankish, maximalist rhythmic sensibility with melodies of exquisite delicacy. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026

Since time immemorial, people in Europe had been playing and transmitting songs and tunes, lyrics and melodies, from memory. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Since 1970, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has honored more than 250 of Music City’s top weavers of words and melodies, recognizing their talent, songcraft, and enduring impact on musical culture by welcoming them as members. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

High, Lonesome and Then Some, released in October 2025, had been a sonic experiment in slow, mellow country melodies. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026

More than halfway through, Beatty says the focus has been keeping the concerts fresh, experimenting with melodies on songs and leaning into the live dynamic. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

These songbirds, which gave long phrases and haunting melodies in spring, are much more subdued this time of year. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

The story takes place around the Club Rumba Royale, where white Europeans and Congolese citizens rub shoulders, and where the captivating melodies of rumba merge with aspirations and fiery debates of independence. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026