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
The heart is painted to look like a globe, and the chimes can play melodies from different countries.
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Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
The woman repeats the test multiple times, switching to different alarm melodies each time—and the cat responds the same way on every attempt.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
There are crisp, stadium-ready melodies and polished, albeit just serviceable, hooks.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Set against piano and trumpet melodies, each verse is imbued with messages of hope and resilience, reflecting the group’s unwavering spirit.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
His melodies rise, fall, and rise again, layered and complex, like the history of the town.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Voxtrot thrived in that era of the internet, its indie-pop melodies tinged with lyrics of hope, romance, and a yearning for a life ready to be lived.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Typically some time in January, the composer begins researching top awards contenders and toying with recognizable melodies from their scores.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
The woman repeats the test multiple times, switching to different alarm melodies each time—and the cat responds the same way on every attempt.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
There are crisp, stadium-ready melodies and polished, albeit just serviceable, hooks.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Set against piano and trumpet melodies, each verse is imbued with messages of hope and resilience, reflecting the group’s unwavering spirit.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
His melodies rise, fall, and rise again, layered and complex, like the history of the town.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Voxtrot thrived in that era of the internet, its indie-pop melodies tinged with lyrics of hope, romance, and a yearning for a life ready to be lived.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Typically some time in January, the composer begins researching top awards contenders and toying with recognizable melodies from their scores.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodies
Noun
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Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen protesters lined the inside and hallway outside of Little’s office for hours, holding transgender rights signs and singing songs that could be heard throughout the Statehouse.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The couple hired Malé Girl Band, an all-female band, who played classical music during the ceremony and cocktail hour and more upbeat (and varied, as there was a Goo Goo Dolls moment) tunes for the party.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Roswell Music Festival With six adult contemporary bands performing in historic downtown Roswell, this music festival is all about the tunes.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Melodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodies. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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