die Melodie
Translation
melody, tune
Examples
Ich mag einfache Melodien.
I like simple melodies.
Er kann viele Melodien pfeifen.
He can whistle many tunes.
Die Melodie ist sehr bekannt.
The melody is very well-known.
Grammar Patterns
to hear/sing/whistle a melody ((sth.)) Er singt eine schöne Melodie.
Similar Words
Weise, Lied, Tonfolge (tune, song, sequence of tones)
Etymology
From Greek 'melōidía' (singing, chanting). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'melody'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'melody', making it very easy to remember.