Melodic

/məˈlɒdɪk/

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Definitions

1

Characterized by or producing melody; tuneful; musical.

/məˈlɒdɪk/

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Descriptive

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

2

The composer wrote a series of melodic pieces for the piano.

3

Her melodic laughter echoed through the halls.

How It's Used

Music

"The song has a beautiful, melodic tune."

Everyday Speech

"Her voice was melodic as she told the story."

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

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.

Word Origin

LanguageGreek
Original meaning

"melos (song)"

melodic soundmelodic linemelodic phrasemelodic structuremelodic rhythm

Common misspellings

melodiccmellodicmeladick

Usage

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