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Melody

noun
/ˈmelədi/

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying; a tune.

Example Sentences

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

The melody of the song stayed in my mind all day.

Synonyms

tune, air, song, music, strain, harmony, refrain
Entry 1
tune, air, song, music, strain
Entry 2
tune, harmony, song, refrain

Antonyms

discord, noise, cacophony, dissonance
Entry 1
discord, noise, cacophony, dissonance
Entry 2
cacophony, discord

Collocations

beautiful melody, haunting melody, simple melody, catchy melody, melody line
Entry 1
beautiful melody, haunting melody, simple melody, catchy melody
Entry 2
beautiful melody, catchy melody, melody line

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