der Melodiebogen
Translation
melodic arc, melodic curve, melodic phrase
Examples
Der Komponist verwendet lange Melodiebögen.
The composer uses long melodic arcs.
Die Melodiebögen in diesem Stück sind sehr ausdrucksstark.
The melodic arcs in this piece are very expressive.
Grammar Patterns
to have/form a melodic arc ((sth.)) Das Stück hat einen weiten Melodiebogen.
Similar Words
Phrase, musical line
Etymology
Composed of 'Melodie' (melody) and 'Bogen' (bow, arc). Literally 'melody arc'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the notes on a sheet of music forming an arc, like a rainbow (Regenbogen).