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
Consisting of jamesjamesjames, Varg²™, Eurohead, and Skarp, the outfit nakedly endeavors to reappraise the richly earnest sounds of 2010s Swedish EDM, known for its pointillistic, high-octave melodies and counterpoints that, at their best, imbue big-room propulsion with butterflies in the stomach.
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Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
The plaintive melodies are mournful yet comforting.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
After three years in the Eurovision wilderness, Romania makes a loud-and-proud comeback with a propulsive blend of nu-metal guitars, angsty melodies, and operatic trills worthy of a hand-horn salute.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
But for a band that distrusts pop blandishments, Cola have gotten a lot less coy about going for choruses that grab you and melodies that stick.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Both singers seemed so coolly detached yet their words and melodies were utterly compelling and evoked so much longing.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
Nicks and Buckingham's penchant for brilliant and catchy melodies coupled with their creative and romantic tensions made Fleetwood Mac a musical tour de force, and the band became one of the most successful acts of the 1970s.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Brothers Daniel and Adrián Aguirre love nothing more than making music together, composing melodies and writing powerful lyrics.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
A lot of those songs had great melodies, catchy choruses with romanticism, yet cool musical rhythms within bachata.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
The plaintive melodies are mournful yet comforting.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
After three years in the Eurovision wilderness, Romania makes a loud-and-proud comeback with a propulsive blend of nu-metal guitars, angsty melodies, and operatic trills worthy of a hand-horn salute.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
But for a band that distrusts pop blandishments, Cola have gotten a lot less coy about going for choruses that grab you and melodies that stick.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Both singers seemed so coolly detached yet their words and melodies were utterly compelling and evoked so much longing.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
Nicks and Buckingham's penchant for brilliant and catchy melodies coupled with their creative and romantic tensions made Fleetwood Mac a musical tour de force, and the band became one of the most successful acts of the 1970s.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Brothers Daniel and Adrián Aguirre love nothing more than making music together, composing melodies and writing powerful lyrics.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
A lot of those songs had great melodies, catchy choruses with romanticism, yet cool musical rhythms within bachata.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodies
Noun
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The show is designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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In fact, she’s been struggling to write songs for several years due to the traumatic experience of being raped in high school.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales chart ranks the bestselling tunes that the music magazine and chart company classifies specifically as rap or hip-hop, and only those purchases made on platforms like iTunes are counted.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Plus, new tunes from Towa Bird, Kevin Morby, Becky G, Eartheater, and the Mountain Goats.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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“Melodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodies. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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