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

The latter moves between bright melodies and darker slide guitar tones, reflecting the Andes’ changing weather. — Cata Balzano, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Almost immediately, sinister melodies from the franchise’s soundtrack blared from the speakers. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

The brand said the cultural resurgence of emo and pop-punk offered the perfect opportunity to make new melodies about Frosty treats, sunrooms and late-night food runs. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

But the 33-minute album is overlaid with sugary melodies that feel monochromatic. — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

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

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