Melodic
/məˈlɒdɪk/
Definitions
Characterized by or producing melody; tuneful; musical.
/məˈlɒdɪk/
Having a pleasing melody; tuneful.
The bird's melodic song filled the morning air.
💡 Simply: Imagine a song that's easy and nice to listen to – like a catchy tune you can't get out of your head. That's melodic! For example, The singer’s voice was so melodic; I could listen to it all day!
👶 For kids: When something sounds like a pretty song!
More Examples
The composer wrote a series of melodic pieces for the piano.
Her melodic laughter echoed through the halls.
How It's Used
"The song has a beautiful, melodic tune."
"Her voice was melodic as she told the story."
From French mélodique, from Greek melōidikos, 'songlike,' from melos, 'song.'
In the 18th and 19th centuries, 'melodic' was often used to describe vocal music and opera, emphasizing the beauty of the vocal line.
Memory tip
Think of a song; if it's easy on the ears, it is melodic.