Synonyms of melody

melody

noun

ˈme-lə-dē 

as in song

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

• song
• tune
• hymn
• lyric
• rhythm
• warble
• ballad
• air
• strain
• lay
• cadence
• meter
• descant
• ditty
• madrigal
• measure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of melody

Even so, her love of melody pulled her toward music, and many people encouraged her to take a path similar to an especially famous British pop siren with a ’60s beehive. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026

Softly so as not to drown out the quavering notes, the congregation put words to the melody. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Disgruntled colonists in taverns and town squares borrowed British melodies to support new lyrics expressive of a developing national consciousness. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Immersive robot awareness As a robot approaches, the system generates a melody that changes over time. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026