melody
Translation
melody, tune, air
Examples
She hummed a simple melody.
She hummed a simple melody.
The song has a beautiful melody.
The song has a beautiful melody.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) melody a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying That's a catchy melody.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tune, air, theme
Etymology
From Greek 'melōidia', meaning 'singing, chanting'.
Memory Tips
A melody is the main 'line' of a piece of music, the part you are most likely to remember and hum.