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melodic

C2
Fairly common

Pronunciation

UK

  • /mɛlˈɒdɪk/

US

  • /məˈlɑdɪk/

Meanings

Adjective

  1. having a clear, pleasant melody

  2. pleasantly musical in the sound of a voice or speech

Beyond the definition

If a song feels easy on the ear and has a lovely tune, it is probably melodic. Think of a bird singing clearly or a violin playing a smooth, sweet line. The word describes music or sound that has a tune and flows in a pleasing way. A voice can be melodic, a piece of music can be melodic, and even the way someone speaks can sound melodic if it has a gentle, musical quality.

It is not just about being correct in pitch. It is about having a tune that sounds natural, smooth, and pleasant to hear.

Examples

  1. 1

    Song

    The song has a soft, melodic chorus.

  2. 2

    Voice

    She has a calm, melodic voice that is easy to listen to.

  3. 3

    Music composition

    A simple melodic line runs through the whole piece.

  4. 4

    Band style

    The band’s newer albums are more melodic than their early work.

More examples
  1. 5

    Instrumental part

    The flute part sounds light and melodic over the drums.

  2. 6

    Speech rhythm

    Even his speech had a melodic rhythm, rising and falling gently.

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Used with (collocations)

  • melodic line
  • melodic voice
  • melodic phrase

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Main spelling

  • melodicadjective