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

Outside his tech support job, Singh had been working for years as a producer in Canada’s thriving Punjabi music scene, blending traditional folk sounds with hip-hop beats and trap melodies. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The Mountain Goat finds Munsick playing it straight, with his voice front-and-center over melodies that are simple and stripped-down, especially in comparison to his 2025 project, Eagle Feather. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026

His songs have stood out not only for their unforgettable melodies but also for their socially conscious lyrics and memorable characters that turned everyday life stories into timeless music. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships. — Craig Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The High Holiday services will combine traditional Jewish prayer, inspiring melodies, and a welcoming community atmosphere. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

The sound of the new album is lush and emotional, which Louris sees as an echo of the pop melodies of an earlier record, 1997’s Sound of Lies, a longtime fan favorite. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

Colombian folk-pop band is known in the Latin music world for catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and energetic live shows. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

James’ melodies seem to materialize and unspool, an unforced reclamation of the mystery that once permeated his writing. — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026