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

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Recent Examples of melody The new songs that have replaced it and a few other dropped catalog tracks feel less recitative, more tied to making sure every note of the melodies is as haunting as the words. Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025 Though not specified in the promo materials, the version of Adam that appeared on stage as key melody maker with Hu Yutong's band at the recent VOYAGEX Music Festival in China was most likely the company's SP configuration. Paul Ridden july 25, New Atlas, 25 July 2025 The soaring melodies from the guitar shimmer and cut through clearly, indicating the headset's strengths on the high end. Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 July 2025 The Far Eastern sensibilities and dark melody interwove, creating a sense of expectation in the venue, like an awe-inspiring ceremony had just begun. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for melody
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Noun
  • Liverpool’s forever No 20 was celebrated in song before, during and after the game.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
  • While working on his as-yet-untitled debut album, Benjamin was heavily involved in Bieber’s SWAG, co-writing and/or co-producing 11 songs and featuring on the title track alongside Cash Cobain.
    Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • At the moment, one of the band’s most beloved compositions rises to its most impressive position yet on one of Billboard’s most competitive global tallies, which is an incredible showing for a tune first shared with the world decades ago.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Anyone who wants to come and sing along as the Jammers play their favorite Beatles tunes is welcome.
    Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melody. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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